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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 ...
Temperature regulation and evaporative water loss in the bat-eared fox (Otocyion megalotis). J. Zoology, London (in press).
(2013-07-03)
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Colonic absorption and secretion of fluids, electrolytes and organic acids in East African wild ruminants
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)
1.1. In sixteen species of wild ruminants colonie absorption of fluids averaged 48% of the fluids entering the large bowel. Values ranged from 26% (steenbok) to 65% (gerenuk).2.2. Absorption of sodium, potassium, chloride ...
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 ...