Royal Veterinary College walking with giraffes
Have you ever wondered how a giraffe’s long thin legs can support its weight and transport its bulky body as it walks for miles across the plains of sub-Saharan Africa?
Researchers from The Royal Veterinary College's Structure and Motion Lab aim to find out and are using the latest in camera and motion-monitoring technology to uncover the secrets behind giraffes’ unique movement and walk.
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