All posts tagged biomimicry

Have you ever wondered how geckos can walk on windows and other smooth vertical surfaces without falling victim to the forces of gravity? Well for these reptiles, it

Okapis (Okapia johnstoni) and giraffes come from the Giraffidae family. Like giraffes, okapis have long tongues that they use to remove leaves and buds from tall

Tired of being told to get your dirty shoes out of the house? Well check out the cool feet on these amphibians. Embrace your inner tree frog and

Dolphins are social creatures and to keep the conversation going underwater they have adapted a form of communication that uses short chirps. These sounds are perfectly designed

Moth eyes are pretty special; they are covered with a super coating that makes it one of the least reflective surfaces in nature. Because light isn't bouncing off their

When you think “fast,” a humpback whale might not be the first animal that comes to mind. But these thousand-pound beasts are speedier than you might think. Although they

If you’re the type of guy or girl to scream and run from creepy crawlies then here’s a reason to show some love for insects, they may just

What do running robots, Velcro, Bionic cars, Speedo swimsuits and bullet trains all have in common? You might be surprised to learn that the answer is…animals! Nature was