The bipedal stance and gait of theropod dinosaurs evolved gradually along the lineage
leading to birds and at some point (s), flight evolved. How and when did these changes …

Although the cheetah is recognised as the fastest land animal, little is known about other
aspects of its notable athleticism, particularly when hunting in the wild. Here we describe …

Animals have evolved remarkable biomechanical and physiological systems that enable
their rich repertoire of motion. Animal Locomotion offers a fundamental understanding of …

The fastest and most manoeuvrable terrestrial animals are found in savannah habitats,
where predators chase and capture running prey. Hunt outcome and success rate are …

Running speed is limited by a mechanical interaction between the stance and swing phases
of the stride. Here, we tested whether stance phase limitations are imposed by ground force …

By the end of the Eocene (37 Ma), species of the genus Hesperocyon began to appear. A
single species, H. gregarius, has been found in the badlands of the western Great Plains …

The cheetah and racing greyhound are of a similar size and gross morphology and yet the
cheetah is able to achieve a far higher top speed. We compared the kinematics and kinetics …

Flying birds often form flocks, with social, navigational and anti-predator implications.
Further, flying in a flock can result in aerodynamic benefits, thus reducing power …

Why is maximal running speed reduced on curved paths? The leading explanation
proposes that an increase in lateral ground reaction force necessitates a decrease in peak …

Maneuverability is essential for locomotion. For animals in the environment, maneuverability
is directly related to survival. For humans, maneuvers such as turning are associated with …