Loss of forests turns up the heat, literally, on giant anteaters
A new study shows that giant anteaters, which are relatively poor at regulating their own body temperature, need forest patches as thermal […]
Category: Biomimicry
Fur Keeps Heat in and Cold Water Out
Otters and seals have a two‑layer fur system that prevents water penetration and creates an insulating layer. Aquatic mammals such as otters […]
Cool hot flower
The sacred lotus attracts pollinators by producing heat through a nonphosphorylating electron transport pathway that releases energy by electron flow through an […]
Big ears to cool down!
“Elephants, too, have huge ears relative to body size, and they are also used for temperature regulation. It has been shown that […]
Awsome, brown fat
“Ground squirrels, which replenish their fat supplies regularly during hibernation, can awaken from their deep sleep in less than three hours. In […]
Biomimicry, honeybees & beehives
“A honey bee colony is characterized by high genetic diversity among its workers, generated by high levels of multiple mating by its […]
Pelican pouch for thermoregulation
“The gular pouch is used for prey capture in the pelicans, courtship displays in the frigatebirds, and thermoregulation in most species. Blood […]
Polar Bear special by NHM
The National History Museum in London made a special about polar bears, explaining how the polar bear fur functions, part of this […]