Biofluorescence is a property that allows some animals to glow under UV light, but rarely is it seen in mammals. New research reveals that springhares, which are tiny rodents that are native to Africa ...

Springhares are cute as can be, but their fur looks kind of dull under normal conditions. When cast under UV light, however, their fur comes alive, featuring vibrant patches of red, orange, and pink.

Biofluorescence, the phenomenon whereby organisms absorb high‐energy light and reemit it at longer wavelengths, is now recognised as a widespread and evolutionarily significant trait across both ...