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 more interesting is the last sentence that states 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 rear legs are noticeably shorter than the front legs which may have something to do with it.
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Soontir C'boath wrote:The rear legs are noticeably shorter than the front legs which may have something to do with it.
Actually no. Most animals when they run get all four feet off the ground at some point, and usually only have two legs there.
Elephants cant do that, two legs would not support them and the stresses would cause severe injury, if not a good old fashioned fall and broken bones
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Pretty cool that we've been able to analyse it though.
