Bio-mimicry
It was the
year 1903 when Wilbur and Orville Wright, two ingenious brothers were
absolutely awestruck by the incredulous natural ability possessed by birds. The ability to glissade flawlessly through the endless limits the skies have to offer. That’s
when they came to a common objective of trying to embellish a lifeless object
with the very same ability. That’s when the aircraft was born and one of the
earliest examples of Biomimicry was established.
Biomimicry
has grown into a vast and steadfast institution in itself in today’s time. The
art of understanding a feat located in the expansive premise of mother nature
and implementing it in some part of modern life, has invited the interest of
numerous individuals. There are multiple praiseworthy examples of this. The
meticulous honeybees who salvage nectar from varied flower sources collect all
of it and store it in what’s known as a honeycomb.
Now what’s
interesting about this is the fact that the structure of a honeycomb consists
of multiple hexagon shaped units that are connected in an extensive and orderly
format. This enhances the structural strength of a honeycomb which usually stays
unscathed in any scenario. This technology is quite formidable for increasing
the endurance of any material. As a result, the honeycomb structure is an
omniscient phenomenon in building the functional units of innumerable heavy-duty
machines. As a matter of fact, even a basic material like cardboard sheet
consists of an intertwined honeycomb structure beneath its surface fibres to
improve its stability.
Another
example worth mentioning is the tapering body structure of all fishes. The
edges are sharp whereas the middle body is broader. Fishes are meant to move
about considerably in water which happens to be a fluid. Now fluids, encompass
the entity inside them from all sides and as a result, exert an opposing drag
force which slows the entity down. To combat this issue fishes have been
endowed with this kind of structure so that the drag force becomes completely inconspicuous. We have incorporated this ability while constructing the outer body of aeroplanes and ships, both travelling in different kinds of fluids. This has ensured a
seamless journey of these vehicles without any relegation of speed.
But amongst
all this, there is another aspect of wildlife which is staggering in my opinion.
Each and every specie of animals exhibit a particular characteristic and
emotion unanimously in all scenarios. Lions and other wildcats for example always
emanate courage and intrepidity whenever they stride with a stalwart sense of
pride. Herbivores like deer and elephants on the other hand display the
emotions of composure and tranquillity with a calmer approach to jungle life.
Some herbivores like the hippopotamus and tortoise are so laggard at times that
it's quite difficult to determine whether they’re awake or in deep slumber. Prominent
stories like The Jungle Book and Lion King have efficiently essayed these characteristics
while creating their respective characters.
But these
characteristics have stood unchanged over the course of history for the animal
kingdom. Humans on the other hand are quite a contrast. We manage to mimic the
physical aspects of animals in the most astute way possible but neglect the emotional
characteristics of animals completely. The emotional attributes of animals can
come in handy in innumerable human scenarios. Courage for instance can be used
in any spooky situation. The calm attribute should be projected by each
individual for a better sense of well-being. And ironically some humans essay
the attribute of being lethargic
All said
and done nature provides an extravagant array of virtues not only physical but
also on the emotional and character front. So, we must greatly try to mimic the
animal qualities that will both enhance our personality and at the same time,
leave us in awe of the behemoth, mother nature truly is!
That’s all for
this one. Hope it was enjoyable. Will be back soon
Signing
off!
Great post!! Examples were unique and quite interesting. All the best for the future posts!
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot!
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