Animal knitting patterns worked in rows allow for straightforward construction, perfect for beginner knitters or those who ...

35+ ANIMAL QUILT PATTERNS. This post features a unique collection with a variety of different animals. From free patterns to ...

Patterns on animal skin, such as zebra stripes and poison frog color patches, serve various biological functions, including temperature regulation, camouflage and warning signals.

More than 70 years ago, mathematician Alan Turing proposed a mechanism that explained how patterns could emerge from bland uniformity. Scientists are still using his model—and adding new twists ...

Certain animal species, such as the ornate boxfish, have detailed markings. How do these intricate patterns materialize? A team of engineers may have an answer.

Many animals get their external marking--like, feathers, hair or scales-from genetics. But it turns out, the crocodile gets its head patterns differently.

The world-famous mathematician Alan Turing found a possible mechanism for iconic animal patterns thanks to differential equations. Skip to main content. Scientific American. April 16, 2025.