How A New Theory Of Bird Evolution Came About
Tuesday, March 3, 2009 - 10:28
in Biology & Nature
A major new theory for the evolution of flight is changing textbooks around the world. It involves wing-assisted incline running and a fundamental bird wing angle. One of the scientists who led the discover describes his research. Using high-speed cameras, he analyzed how birds change the angle of their wings as they gain altitude, glide, descend or run up steep surfaces.