New research led by the West Australian Museum has determined that fluorescence amongst mammals is extremely common.

Western Australian Museum’s Curator of Mammalogy Dr Kenny Travouillon told Julie-anne Sprague on 6PR’s Afternoons the fluorescent properties of mammals are useless to many of the creatures but could be used as a signalling mechanism among others.

“It may help brighten some part of the animal so they can see members of their species from a distance,” Travouillon said.

Press PLAY to listen to the full details

Photo: Y_Stewart_ / Reddit