Blessed with Superhuman Talents.

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  • Author(s): Pia, Pamela C.
  • Source:
    U.S. News Digital Weekly. 8/29/2014, Vol. 6 Issue 35, p12-12. 1p.
  • Additional Information
    • Subject Terms:
      ANIMALS; TECHNOLOGICAL innovations; FELIDAE; GECKOS; CROCODILIANS; HUMMINGBIRDS; BEHAVIOR; ANIMAL behavior
    • Abstract:
      The article discusses how the exceptional traits of animals have led to important technological advances. Topics covered include the superior night vision of the cat family called Felidae that includes tigers and leopards, how felines can optimize any available light, and the ability of geckos to glide across a ceiling without an adhesive substance. Also mentioned are the integumentary sense organs (ISO) of crocodilians and the extraordinary speed of hummingbirds.