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125 Things That Are Pink in Nature

Welcome to our visual list of things that are PINK in nature!

When it comes to the color pink in nature, most of us tend to think of flowers.
It’s certainly true that pink is one of the most popular flower or plant colors
seen anywhere in nature, but that bright, cheerful color can be found in a
wealth of other objects, as well.

If you’re looking for a way to brighten up the world around you, read on to
check out our list of the most incredible pink things you can find in nature.
From minerals to manta rays, the world is far more colorful than it may first
appear!

List of Things That Are Pink

Here’s our extensive list of things that are pink in nature:

1. Alabaster Caverns State Park

Located in northwestern Oklahoma in the United States, Alabaster Caverns

State Park was once a hideout for gangs of bandits. Today, most people who
visit the park are there to admire the purplish pink and white gypsum walls
that make up the park’s cave system.

2. Amazon River Dolphins

As the Amazon river dolphin matures, it changes color from a dark gray to a
pale pink or mottled pink and gray pattern. According to Amazon river folklore,
these freshwater dolphins transform into beautiful men or women at night and
come onshore to seduce unsuspecting travelers or villagers living nearby.

3. American Flamingos

Sometimes called the “Caribbean flamingo”, the American flamingo is native

to the tropical regions of North, South, and Central America. Its iconic pink
color is the result of its diet, which consists primarily of briny shrimp.
Flamingos are mostly monogamous and will work as a pair to raise their
young.

4. Angels Landing

Angels Landing is an enormous rock formation found in Zion National Park in

Utah. Depending on the time of day and the weather conditions, the giant
rock face can appear pale red, orange, or even pink due to the pink
sandstone that makes up the majority of its height.

5. Axolotls

Also known as the “Mexican walking fish”, axolotls are actually salamanders,
which means that they’re amphibians, not fish. In the wild, these little
amphibians tend to be dark greenish brown, but the axolotls prized by pet
collectors and aquarium lovers alike have pale pink or white skin with dark
pink frills.

6. Azaleas

Native to multiple continents around the world, azaleas have been a popular
garden plant for thousands of years. In some parts of Turkey, beekeepers
deliberately feed their bees on the highly toxic pink and red flowers in order to
produce “mad honey” that acts as a powerful hallucinogenic.

7. Begonias

Begonias are mildly toxic, too, but that doesn’t stop people from eating the
pink, red, or white flowers. Their mildly sour taste makes them a unique
addition to many dishes, but portion control is key, as eating
too many begonia blossoms can lead to some serious health effects.

8. Betta Fish

The most famous betta fish is the Siamese Fighting fish, but other varieties of
the same fish species have long been a popular mainstay in many home
aquariums. Their bright colors and relatively high intelligence have earned
them a spot among some of the most popular fish breeds kept worldwide.

9. Butterflies

Pink butterflies are actually far less common than popular culture would have
you believe. With the exception of a few butterfly specimens including the
Montezuma’s Cattle Heart butterfly, which has dark red or pink crescent
shaped spots along the bottom edges of its wings, most pink “butterflies” are
actually moths.

10. Cameron Falls

Most of the time, this series of waterfalls in Alberta, Canada, is an impressive

display of force and movement. During the rainy season, however, iron ore
and argillite deposits upstream are stirred up by the rain and mixed into the
rushing water. The end result is a startlingly bright pink waterfall. The pink
color is also visible on the rock walls.

11. Carnations

Carnations have been around for at least two thousand years, and they don’t
seem to be going away any time soon. With their frilly petals and their bright
blossoms in shades of red and pink, it’s not hard to understand why they’re
still as popular today as they were when they first appeared.

12. Carpodacus Thuras

Carpodacus thura may be this little bird’s scientific name, but its “common”
name is hardly any less of a mouthful. The Himalayan white-browed rosefinch
is found throughout the Himalayan mountains, where its pink, brown, and
white feathers help it blend in with its surroundings.

13. Cherry Blossoms

Despite their name, the trees that produce cherry blossoms don’t produce any
actual cherry fruit. Nevertheless, these are some of the most iconic and
beloved flowering trees found anywhere on the planet, with their pale pink
and white blossoms that have long been a symbol of Japanese culture,
artwork, and society.

14. Chrysanthemums

As popular with butterflies as they are with humans, chrysanthemums are

large, round flowers that come in a wide range of colors. Although yellow and
red are the most popular varieties, chrysanthemums often grow in a bright
and vivid shade of pink that more than earns them a spot on this list.

15. Clay

Pure clay is a plain white or white-gray color, but most clay deposits found in
nature have small amounts of iron oxide mixed into their chemical
composition. As a result, most of the abundant clay deposits found worldwide
have a natural red, red-brown, or red-pink color palette.

16. Common Pinks