Technology inspired by animals

Dragonflies have four wings that move independently, allowing for quick and silent flight. Today, researchers and engineers in the United States are making drones inspired by these insects. Discover more in Inventions Inspired by Flying Animals, a title in the Technology Inspired by Animals series.

Cats' eyes have an extra lens that bounces light back out of them. A man named Percy Shaw was inspired by cats' eyes to invent the reflectors that line most highways and roads. Discover more in Inventions Inspired by Mammals, a title in the Technology Inspired by Animals series.

"Inventions inspired by flying animals takes to the skies, studying winged creatures and the amazing technology they have inspired. From dragonfly drones to bat-based sonar, readers will learn how mimicking animals has changed our world"--Provided by publisher.