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

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