You probably already know that there is a master equation for all life processes based on metabolism. Now, physicists from Duke University have applied the so-called 'constructal theory' to explain ...

Is there a unifying principle underpinning animal locomotion in its rich diversity? A thermodynamic analysis performed by a Skoltech professor and his French collaborators at Université Paris Diderot, ...

Walking on two legs is a rare and fascinating ability in the animal kingdom, observed across birds, mammals, and even small rodents. From waddling penguins to hopping kangaroos, these creatures have ...

"Published as a memento of a series of lectures given by the author under the auspices of the United States Government, Bureau of Education, at the World's Columbian Exposition, in Zoopraxographical ...

Discover the fascinating world of bipedal animals, from waddling penguins and hopping kangaroos to upright-standing flamingos and ostriches. This article explores how various creatures, including apes ...