Loss of forests turns up the heat, literally, on giant anteaters
A new study shows that giant anteaters, which are relatively poor at […]
Category: Biomimicry
Fur Keeps Heat in and Cold Water Out
Otters and seals have a two‑layer fur system that prevents water penetration […]
Cool hot flower
The sacred lotus attracts pollinators by producing heat through a nonphosphorylating electron […]
Big ears to cool down!
“Elephants, too, have huge ears relative to body size, and they are […]
Awsome, brown fat
“Ground squirrels, which replenish their fat supplies regularly during hibernation, can awaken […]
Biomimicry, honeybees & beehives
“A honey bee colony is characterized by high genetic diversity among its […]
Pelican pouch for thermoregulation
“The gular pouch is used for prey capture in the pelicans, courtship […]
Polar Bear special by NHM
The National History Museum in London made a special about polar bears, […]