Researchers observed the Woodpecker’s exceptional ability to absorb shock. For reference, they withstand 1200gs of force whereas a human receives 120gs of force in a car crash. In an observation of the Woodpecker’s structure, researchers hoped to biomimic the Woodpecker’s ability to create better shock absorption structures. The researchers concluded that it’s shock absorption is supported by 3 main components: The bird’s semi-elastic beak, an area of “spongy bone” material behind the skull, and cerebrospinal fluid.
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