Why bigger animals aren't always faster
Monday, April 30, 2012 - 15:30
in Biology & Nature
New research shows why bigger isn't always better when it comes to sprinting speed. "Typically, bigger animals tend to run faster than smaller animals, because they have longer legs," said the lead researcher. "But this only works up to a point. The fastest land animal is neither the biggest nor the smallest, but something in between. Think about the size of an elephant, a mouse and a cheetah."
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