High-speed elephants
Posted: Sat Feb 13, 2010 2:04 pm
This is an interesting little article
The short version is that they're running with their front feet but walking with their back feet. Wierd.
Pretty cool that we've been able to analyse it though.
What's even more interesting is that other studies have suggested the reverse - front walking but back running. Maybe the switch over at a certain speed, or different individuals have a preference.
The short version is that they're running with their front feet but walking with their back feet. Wierd.

What's even more interesting is that other studies have suggested the reverse - front walking but back running. Maybe the switch over at a certain speed, or different individuals have a preference.