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Biology

Locomotion Mechanisms

Quick fact

A cheetah's spine acts like a spring, storing and releasing energy to cover up to 7 meters in a single stride.

Why this is interesting

From the gallop of a horse to the slither of a snake, the diversity of animal movement is astonishing. But what common principles make locomotion possible across such different body plans?