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Mechanics of running of the ostrich (Struthio camelus
Njau, R; Jayes, AS; Maloiy, GMO; Alexander, RMcN (University of Nairobi, 2009-08)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 ...