The Animal Within 2

Under the hoods of majestic beasts, the specs are too impressive to be invented. Physiological features allow creatures to adapt, endure, target prey, collaborate, put up a valiant defense, and move as if invisible. How does the raven’s voicebox allow it to emit noise bilaterally? On the savannahs of sub-Saharan Africa, the hyena uses its jaw like a vice grip, crushing bones effortlessly with the power of physics. When the long-eared owl hunts, it soars overheard soundlessly. In the barren wilderness, the transparent fur of the lonely polar bear inspires the next generation of warm weather gear.

From the tiny jerboa who braves extreme temperature swings, to one of the most poisonous creatures on earth -- the poison dart frog -- ready to excrete its toxic serum. The hidden blueprints of the animal kingdom provide a glimpse of engineering at its finest. Each elegant machine forged of flesh and blood has been meticulously conceived to survive and flourish in the wild.