Creature Feature: Woodpeckers are Pros at Protecting their Brains

By Allie Miller and Jen Schill from the Biomimcry Institute Given that there are more than 180 species of woodpeckers worldwide, in many parts of the world, the woodpecker’s distinctive drumming is a familiar sound. These birds can peck at an astounding 8,000 to 12,000 pecks per day, and up to 20 pecks a second. With all of that activity, you’d think Woody would end … Continue reading Creature Feature: Woodpeckers are Pros at Protecting their Brains

Creature Feature: House Hunting, Hermit Crab-Style

By Erin Connelly and Jen Schill of the Biomimicry Institute Have you ever wondered how hermit crabs are able to find perfectly sized shells as they grow bigger and bigger? Most hermit crabs can be as small as a few millimeters but can grow up to a few inches in length. That’s quite a big difference! Luckily, some of these organisms have found an ingenious … Continue reading Creature Feature: House Hunting, Hermit Crab-Style