Janine Benyus

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Janine M. Benyus is a science writer and lecturer on environmental matters.

Benyus is a graduate of Rutgers University with degrees in forestry and writing. and lives in Stevensville, Montana.

She is the author of seven books including Biomimicry (ISBN 0-06-053322-6). In this book she propounds her basic thesis that human beings should imitate nature in their designs and solutions to problems. Her nine basic principles of biomimicry are:

Nature runs on sunlight.
Nature uses only the energy it needs.
Nature fits form to function.
Nature recycles everything.
Nature rewards cooperation.
Nature banks on diversity.
Nature demands local expertise.
Nature curbs excesses from within.
Nature taps the power of limits.

[edit] Authored Works

Biomimicry : Innovation Inspired by Nature by Janine M. Benyus (Paperback - Sep 1, 2002)
Beastly Behaviors: A Zoo Lover's Companion : What Makes Whales Whistle, Cranes Dance, Pandas Turn Somersaults, and Crocodiles Roar : A Watcher's Guide by Janine M. Benyus and Juan Carlos Barbery (1990-now WL VA) (Paperback - Oct 1993)
Northwoods Wildlife: A Watcher's Guide to Habitats by Janine M. Benyus (Paperback - Jul 1989)
The Secret Language & Remarkable Behavior of Animals by Janine M. Benyus and Juan Carlos Barberis (Hardcover - Jan 10, 1998)
The Field Guide to Wildlife Habitats of the Eastern United States by Janine M. Benyus (Paperback - Jun 15, 1989)
Wildlife in the upper Great Lakes region a community profile (SuDoc A 13.78:NC-301) by Janine M. Benyus (Unknown Binding - 1992)
Christmas tree pest manual by Janine M Benyus (Unknown Binding - Jan 1, 1983)