Why Aren't Mammals More Colorful

The video explores why mammals are generally less colorful than other animals, tracing the evolutionary reasons back to the Mesozoic Era. It explains how pigments like melanin contribute to mammal coloration and discusses the limited color vision in most mammals compared to other species. The nocturnal lifestyle of early mammals during the dinosaur era led to a genetic bottleneck, affecting their color vision and UV protection. Primates, including humans, have evolved better color vision, allowing for more vibrant coloration. Despite these limitations, humans can add color through clothing.

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