Lizards instinctively flee from peacock feathers. The feathers' eyespots mimic predator eyes, triggering a survival response.

Lizards inside the house are a common issue in many Indian homes. Traditional methods are now being revisited as ...

Peacock feathers are greatly admired for their bright iridescent colors, but it turns out they can also emit laser light when dyed multiple times, according to a paper published in the journal ...

Anthony Fiorito, a senior engineering physics major at Florida Polytechnic University, was published as first author of a study that found that when infused with a specific dye, peacock feathers can ...

Lord Krishna is often depicted playing the flute, dressed in yellow garments, with a peacock feather adorning his crown. This image has remained unchanged for thousands of years across scriptures, ...

CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. Ever wonder why only male peacocks have such extravagant plumage? We ask caretaker Gwendolyn Cooper at Smithsonian’s National Zoo to explain.