Biomechanics of predator–prey arms race in lion, zebra, cheetah and impala
Biomechanics of predator–prey arms race in lion, zebra, cheetah and impala
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London: Nature Publishing Group UK
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The fastest and most manoeuvrable terrestrial animals are found in savannah habitats, where predators chase and capture running prey. Hunt outcome and success rate are critical to survival, so both predator and prey should evolve to be faster and/or more manoeuvrable. Here we compare locomotor characteristics in two pursuit predator–prey pairs, lio...
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Biomechanics of predator–prey arms race in lion, zebra, cheetah and impala
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TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_1991181004
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_1991181004
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0028-0836,1476-4687
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1476-4687
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10.1038/nature25479
