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The role of tendon elasticity in the locomotion of the camel (Camelus dromedarius)
(University of Nairobi, 2009-08-20)
Several ofthe distal leg muscles ofcamels have very short or even rudimentary muscle fibres. This makes it possible to calculate the elastic extensions of tendons that occur in running, from the leg positions observed in ...
The digestive physiology of three East African herbivores: the elephant, rhinoceros and hippopotamus
(University of Nairobi, 2009-08-20)
Studies were conducted to compare structural and physiological differences in the digestive functions of three species of large ungulates; the elephant (Loxodonta africana), the Black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis) and the ...
Nitrogen metabolism and renal function in the dik-dik antelope (Rhynchotragus kirkii).
(2000)
Nitrogen metabolism and kidney function of the dik-dik antelope (Rhynchotragus kirkii) were studied under a range of controlled, experimental conditions and diets. Dik-dik antelope remained in nitrogen balance even when ...
Stride lengths and stride frequencies of primates
(University of Nairobi, 2009-08)
Stride lengths and stride frequencies of primates have been observed or collected from the literature. Data for Galago, various monkeys and apes, and man have been collected. The quadrupedal primates take longer strides, ...
A scanning and transmission electron microscopic study of the lung of a caecilian Boulengerula taitanus
(University of Nairobi, 2009-03)
The lung of an apodan amphibian Bouiengerula taitanus has been investigated by scanning and transmission electron microscopy. This caecilian has only a single, long tubular lung that tapers towards the caudal end of the ...