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Marsh Design principle

Lessons from Magpie Goose

Walk the wetland.

Part-Webbed Marsh Walking

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Core lesson

An unusual design can belong perfectly to its place.

Biological basis

Magpie geese have partly webbed feet that support both wetland swimming and walking through marsh vegetation.

Best use cases

Where this lesson tends to be most useful in practice.

Self-acceptanceFinding fitUnusual strengthsEnvironmental matchFunctional difference

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