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Allometry of the legs of running birds
(University of Nairobi, 2009-08-20)
The principal bones, muscles and tendons of the legs have been measured in a selection of running birds, ranging in size from 0–1 kg quail to 40 kg ostrich. Maximum stride frequencies of the same species have been determined ...
Mechanics of running of the ostrich (Struthio camelus)
(University of Nairobi, 2009-08-20)
Ostriches have been filmed running fast in their natural habitat. A female ostrich has been dissected and the principal bones, muscles and tendons in a leg have been measured. It is calculated that stresses up to 240 kN ...