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The design and production of materials, structures, and systems that are modeled on biological entities and processes.  

"Biomimicry is an approach to innovation that seeks sustainable solutions to human challenges by emulating nature’s time-tested patterns and strategies. The goal is to create products, processes, and policies—new ways of living—that are well-adapted to life on earth over the long haul. The core idea is that nature has already solved many of the problems we are grappling with. Animals, plants, and microbes are the consummate engineers. After billions of years of research and development, failures are fossils, and what surrounds us is the secret to survival." Biomimicry Institute.  

Download an infographic on biomimicry here. It is available courtesy of RS Components. 

Curated by mokiethecat

August 13, 2026

Join science writer and National Geographic Explorer Jason Bittel as we explore his book, Grizzled: Love Letters to 50 of North America's Least Understood Animals. This engaging conversation reveals how these often-overlooked species shape ecosystems and adapt to their environments, challenging our perceptions of the natural world.

As we reconnect with nature, Bittel emphasizes the importance of curiosity, humor, and care in understanding the interconnectedness of life. Discover more about biomimicry at biomimicry.org and asknature.org. Follow the Biomimicry Institute on Instagram and LinkedIn.

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