Topic
Locomotion
4 questions tagged Locomotion — spanning every one of the seven Ws.
why
Why do rabbits have such powerful hind legs?
Rabbits have powerful hind legs for rapid escape and efficient jumping. Their long back legs allow them to sprint in zigzags and leap quickly away from predators.
MammalsLocomotion
why
Why do dolphins have curved backs when they swim?
Dolphins curve their backs because their spine and tail are adapted for powerful up-and-down motion. This motion is more efficient for swimming than side-to-side movement would be.
MammalsLocomotion
why
Why do rabbits have powerful hind legs?
Rabbits have strong hind legs for rapid escape by sprinting and bounding. The legs also help them make sudden turns and quick bursts of speed when predators approach.
MammalsLocomotion
how
How do fleas jump so far for such tiny insects?
Fleas use a spring-like protein called resilin to store energy before jumping. When released, that energy launches them many times their body length.
InsectsLocomotion