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30 animals that made us smarter stories of the natural world that inspired human ingenuity

"Accompanying a new series of the hit BBC podcast, a fascinating exploration of how the animal world has inspired human progress via new inventions and solutions that impact our daily lives. Did you know that mosquitoes' mouthparts are helping to develop pain-free surgical needles? Who'd have though...

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Main Authors: Aryee, Patrick (Author), Bright, Michael (Author)
Other Authors: Harper, Lizzie (Illustrator)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. : Island Press, 2022
Subjects:
Animals and civilization.
Animal mechanics.
Animal behavior.
Technological innovations.
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Table of Contents:
  • Blueprints
  • The kingfisher and the bullet train
  • Octopus: the ultimate disguise
  • Return from the dead: the tardigrade
  • A woodpecker and a black box
  • Polar bears and insulation
  • Mosquitoes, wasps and advances in medical technology
  • Master-builders: termites
  • Cod and the cold
  • Elephant trunks and bionic arms
  • Birds, bats and bots
  • Fog harvesters
  • Sharks and hospitals
  • Explosive back end: bombardier beetle
  • Wind farm animals
  • Hedgehogs and helmets
  • Packing a punch: mantis shrimp
  • Snake: search and rescue
  • Natural architects and artists: butterflies
  • Giant fish and body armour
  • Cows and eco-friendly sewage
  • Pollution solution: manta rays
  • Glues from life to save life... and make cupboards!
  • Cats and road safety
  • High-rise sponges
  • Camels and cool medicine
  • Lobsters and space telescopes
  • Waterloo Station and pangolins
  • Swarms of ants and mini-bots
  • Implants and shocking tales
  • Incy wincy rescue
  • 'The machines aren't coming: they're already here'.

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