Comments on: Study Shows Orangutans are the True Green Architects of the Natural World http://inhabitat.com/new-study-shows-orangutans-are-the-true-green-architects-of-the-natural-world/ Green design & eco innovation for a better world Thu, 23 May 2013 14:55:52 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc By: Green Joy http://inhabitat.com/new-study-shows-orangutans-are-the-true-green-architects-of-the-natural-world/comment-page-1/#comment-381577 Green Joy Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:36:14 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/?p=379171#comment-381577 Interesting. In fact, some of the strongest designs that are used in current technology is inspired by the flora and fauna of the world. From body armor to textiles, you can see this done, from what I remember it's called bio-mimicry. Maybe we can learn something from the orangutans and apply it to our technology? Juan Miguel Ruiz GreenJoyment.com Interesting. In fact, some of the strongest designs that are used in current technology is inspired by the flora and fauna of the world. From body armor to textiles, you can see this done, from what I remember it’s called bio-mimicry. Maybe we can learn something from the orangutans and apply it to our technology?

Juan Miguel Ruiz
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]]> By: OrangutanOutreach http://inhabitat.com/new-study-shows-orangutans-are-the-true-green-architects-of-the-natural-world/comment-page-1/#comment-381536 OrangutanOutreach Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:16:42 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/?p=379171#comment-381536 Orangutans are critically endangered in the wild because of rapid deforestation and the expansion of palm oil plantations in their rainforest home. If nothing is done to protect them, they will be extinct in just a few years. Visit the <a href="http://redapes.org" rel="nofollow">Orangutan Outreach website</a> to learn how YOU can make a difference! Orangutans are critically endangered in the wild because of rapid deforestation and the expansion of palm oil plantations in their rainforest home. If nothing is done to protect them, they will be extinct in just a few years. Visit the Orangutan Outreach website to learn how YOU can make a difference!

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