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Biomimicry Stories Inspired by Nature

Select an organism to learn more about how biomimicry can positively impact our lives.

Elegant Eggs

The shape of eggs gives them surprising strength.

Amazing Ants

close up of ant on log

Ants have an amazing system to find food without the aid of a map and compass.

Beautiful Beaks

Kingfisher perched on branch

Have you ever seen a kingfisher catch fish? How do they do it?

Clever Cones

How do pine cones know when to open and close?

Colour without Dye

Peacocks create their stunning colours using tiny shapes hidden on their feathers.

Balmy Birds

Birds keep warm by fluffing their feathers.

Discerning Dogs

Dogs are super talented when it comes to sniffing things out.

Eagle Eye

Eagles have the amazing ability to see their prey from great distance.

Happy Humans

Connecting with nature provides many benefits... and they are free.

Heal Thyself

The self-healing abilities of the bodies of living organisms are truly impressive.

Lacy Leaves

The vein structure of leaves serves as an amazing and flexible distribution system.

Smart Spiders

Spiders produce silk that reflects ultraviolet light and warns birds.

Brilliant Bacteria

Humans have taken inspiration from bacteria to correct errors in our body's blueprint (DNA).

Double Duty Ducks

With just one action ducks meet various needs, saving energy and materials.

Swarming Starlings

How can Starlings fly so close without collisions?

Walking on Water

Water striders use surface tension to walk on water.

Fabulous Fat

Seals use a combination of fat and air to stay warm.

Oregano Against Fungi

Aromatic compounds in oregano can stop food spoilage from fungi.

Efficient Eagles

Soaring birds adjust their wingtips so they can glide effortlessly.

Super Spirals

Fragile seaweed can survive storms by adopting a spiral shape.

Earthworm

Earthworms stay dirt-free with special skin that attracts water from the soil.

Lotus Effect

The tiny bumps on the surface of lotus leaves help them repel water and stay clean.