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Sara and Casey take a look at how animals perceive color and discuss the purposes of color and patterns in nature.

Resources for this episode:

UK research shows how to build more effective monarch butterfly gardens

How Do We See Color?

The Eyes and Vision of Butterflies

Optimizing Countershading Camouflage

The 'Why' of a Leopard's Spots

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