Why running emus keep one foot on the ground
September 29, 2024 8:51 PM Subscribe
Why running emus keep one foot on the ground. Emus might look ungainly when they pick up pace, but they’re actually very efficient runners, a new study suggests.
Sure it saves energy, but don't they just go in circles?
posted by aubilenon at 12:21 AM on September 30
posted by aubilenon at 12:21 AM on September 30
I have (somewhere) a photo I took of a surprised emus out for a walk in central western Queensland. Their feet weren't touching the ground, and I believe, years ago, I posted a link to the photo in some thread on the blue, claiming evidence that emus can fly. I know it was the blue, because some wit (I don't remember who) said, no, that's just flight emu-lation.
posted by b33j at 1:01 AM on September 30 [1 favorite]
posted by b33j at 1:01 AM on September 30 [1 favorite]
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