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Hibernating lemurs may be the key to human space travel

Discussion in 'Wildlife & Nature Conservation' started by Onychorhynchus coronatus, 28 Dec 2020.

  1. Onychorhynchus coronatus

    Onychorhynchus coronatus Well-Known Member

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    Crazy......
    Science has come this far.
    This shows in a very good way how Humans can learn from wild animals and their amazing adaptations and abilities, there's always being more Discoveries being made.
     
  3. Onychorhynchus coronatus

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    From such an unexpected source too.

    I think biomimicry in design and science has endless possibilities and utilities.
     
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    I also wonder if hibernation could be a way to help weight loss in morbidly obese people
     
  5. Onychorhynchus coronatus

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    That is a strange but interesting observation @Dassie rat , but I agree it might well do.