We continue to discover more of his amazing designs.
Skywalker gibbons make breakfast plans. The primates remember the best food spots, plan their travel routes, and wake up early to get there before their rivals.
Monarch butterflies with more white spots were most successful in migration. The lighter-colored wing surfaces likely heat up unevenly, reducing drag.
Painted lady butterflies born in Europe embarked on a 9,320-mile (15,000 km) migration to Africa—the longest butterfly migration ever recorded.
Hibernating bears lack a protein that helps blood clots to form. This discovery could aid in the development of anticlotting drugs.
Leafcutter ants cultivate fungus to use as a cement-like material to reinforce their nests.
Hammerhead sharks hold their breath when diving deep to stay warm.
A second tendon below a seahorse’s chin enables the creature to powerfully gulp down prey.
Zebra finches must practice their song daily. Without practice, they sing at a lower pitch and for shorter time periods.
This article is from Answers magazine, October–December, 2023, p. 19.