Sweaty Rhino Skin by Mackenzie Birkey https://padlet.com/mackenziekbirkey/mepzbqbtzmlc Biomimicry en-us 2018-03-05 23:53:11 UTC 2023-05-05 06:51:12 UTC hello@padlet.com Rhinoceros Adaptations mackenziekbirkey https://padlet.com/mackenziekbirkey/mepzbqbtzmlc/wish/238399863 ·      They live in sub-Saharan Africa, and range from South Africa up to Kenya. This is obviously a very hot environment
·      They have thick, tough skin
·      They roll in mud to absorb moisture and heat from their body
·      To deal with hot weather, rhinos tend to rest during the heat of the day and forage for food in the mornings and evenings. 
·      Rhinos need to drink large amounts of water to hydrate themselves and cool off their bodies, so a rhino's territory must contain water.
]]> 2018-03-05 23:54:43 UTC https://padlet.com/mackenziekbirkey/mepzbqbtzmlc/wish/238399863 mackenziekbirkey https://padlet.com/mackenziekbirkey/mepzbqbtzmlc/wish/238432332 2018-03-06 02:42:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mackenziekbirkey/mepzbqbtzmlc/wish/238432332 The problem mackenziekbirkey https://padlet.com/mackenziekbirkey/mepzbqbtzmlc/wish/238433173 If you're anything like me, then you know what it's like to constantly be sweating in the Kentucky humidity. Nobody wants pit stains. Sweating is a human adaptation that keeps our bodies cool, but that adaptation can be pesky. By borrowing some designs from the rhinos, we can manage our sweat. 
-Rhinos have thick skin... humans can use thickness as a way to guard from sweat
-Rhinos roll in mud to absorb sweat... humans can use an absorbent material to get rid of their sweat
-Rhinos drink large amounts of water ... humans can engage in practices that keep them hydrated and moisturized]]> 2018-03-06 02:46:26 UTC https://padlet.com/mackenziekbirkey/mepzbqbtzmlc/wish/238433173 Sustainability mackenziekbirkey https://padlet.com/mackenziekbirkey/mepzbqbtzmlc/wish/238433741 The armpit absorbers will be placed in the armpits, and maybe even on the back. The absorbent material will soak up sweat and prevent your clothes from getting moist. This could be used for working out, if you're nervous for a presentation, or just everyday clothing. The absorbers would need to be thrown out after each use, but could be further developed to be included in the garment itself.]]> 2018-03-06 02:49:32 UTC https://padlet.com/mackenziekbirkey/mepzbqbtzmlc/wish/238433741 mackenziekbirkey https://padlet.com/mackenziekbirkey/mepzbqbtzmlc/wish/238434561 2018-03-06 02:53:54 UTC https://padlet.com/mackenziekbirkey/mepzbqbtzmlc/wish/238434561 Prototype #1 mackenziekbirkey https://padlet.com/mackenziekbirkey/mepzbqbtzmlc/wish/238434682 One pad in each armpit, facing sideways inside the shirt]]> 2018-03-06 02:54:28 UTC https://padlet.com/mackenziekbirkey/mepzbqbtzmlc/wish/238434682 mackenziekbirkey https://padlet.com/mackenziekbirkey/mepzbqbtzmlc/wish/238436865 2018-03-06 03:05:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mackenziekbirkey/mepzbqbtzmlc/wish/238436865 Prototype #2 mackenziekbirkey https://padlet.com/mackenziekbirkey/mepzbqbtzmlc/wish/238438007 It was found to be better and more comfortable if the pads are angled perpendicular to the seams of the shirt]]> 2018-03-06 03:12:19 UTC https://padlet.com/mackenziekbirkey/mepzbqbtzmlc/wish/238438007 Prototype #3 mackenziekbirkey https://padlet.com/mackenziekbirkey/mepzbqbtzmlc/wish/238438504 Since many people also get sweaty on their lower back, one more pad was added to the back of the shirt to absorb sweat there, too.]]> 2018-03-06 03:15:24 UTC https://padlet.com/mackenziekbirkey/mepzbqbtzmlc/wish/238438504