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Stenocara beetle and water collector

It performs headstands in a desert; now this beetle is teaching us how to collect water

• 12 mins

Albatross and drone

Imagine a drone that can master the waves and the wind like the wandering albatross

• 14 mins

Shark and hospital surfaces

Millions of ridged scales make it difficult for bacteria to attach to the skin of a shark

• 13 mins

Spider and rescue robot

Meet the spider-inspired robot that one day might just save your life

• 13 mins

Gecko and adhesives

How do geckos walk up walls and across ceilings? It is all down to their 鈥渉airy feet鈥�

• 13 mins

Whale and wind turbine

The shape of flippers may help the efficiency of wind turbines, thanks to humpback whales

• 14 mins

Spider and window glass

How can we prevent millions of birds from being killed by flying into windows? #30Animals

• 14 mins

Bat and unassisted flight

Imagine flapping your arms and flying. Could we do that based on how the bat does it?

• 15 mins

Bombardier beetle and fuel injection

It blasts a toxic spray at predators. This beetle may help cars be more fuel efficient

• 12 mins

Fish schools and windfarm

The way hundreds of fish move together may help the design of wind turbines #30Animals

• 13 mins

Bat and robot

Picture the scene after an earthquake. A robot inspired by bats could survey the damage

• 14 mins

Dolphin and tsunami detector

The way dolphins communicate is being studied to create tsunami early-warning systems

• 14 mins

Butterfly and butterfly house

Imagine a building based on the shape of an egg 鈥� all thanks to the butterfly. #30Animals

• 13 mins

Mussel and foetal surgery

Babies in the womb could be saved with the help of a glue based on mussel proteins

• 13 mins

Ant and networks

How road, subway and computer systems could be helped by trails created by turtle ants

• 15 mins

Peacock and computer screen

Unlocking the secrets of the dazzling colours in the tail of the peacock #30Animals

• 16 mins

Butterfly and paints

The wings of one of the most beautiful butterflies could transform paints and textiles

• 12 mins

Spider and remote sensing

The design of spider webs could help us detect vibrations and turn them into electricity

• 16 mins

30 Animals LIVE

The "nerd-fest" live show. A scorpion and tarantula, biomimicry bingo and animal music!

• 39 mins

Season 2 is coming soon!

Get ready to meet 30 more amazing animals. Season 2 begins on 28 June #30Animals

• 2 mins

Elephant and robotic arm

An elephant鈥檚 trunk is amazing. Imagine a robotic arm with the same capabilities

• 16 mins

Squid and self-healing materials

What if a robot could fix itself? It鈥檚 the story of the secret of scary squid suckers

• 18 mins

Camel and cool medicines

Camels are cool. They cope with intense heat, inspiring a new way of storing medicines

• 16 mins

Hedgehog and helmet

A hedgehog could save your life! Their spiky quills have inspired a new sports helmet

• 15 mins

Wasp and keyhole surgery

Scared of wasps? They could help keep you alive, perhaps transforming life-saving surgery

• 18 mins

Mantis shrimp and aircraft

Bam! The mantis shrimp鈥檚 powerful punch could change the way we build cars and planes

• 17 mins

Snake and rescue robot

Imagine being rescued by a snake! A new generation of wriggly robots could save your life

• 17 mins

Cow and sewage treatment

A cow鈥檚 amazing stomach could hold the key to stopping wastewater pollution

• 15 mins

Sponge and skyscraper

Ever heard of Venus鈥檚 Flower Basket? It鈥檚 the sponge inspiring bridges and skyscrapers!

• 16 mins

Rose butterfly and solar panels

Their wings aren鈥檛 just for show! Butterflies can help us harness energy from sunlight

• 12 mins