Kangaroos fix their posture to save energy while hopping at high speed, shows study

A kangaroo with reflctive markers used for the 3D motion capture system in the study. (Craig McGowan via SWNS)

By Stephen Beech

Kangaroos fix their posture in a unique way to save energy while hopping at high speed, reveals new research.

Kangaroos fix their posture to save energy while hopping at high speed, shows study

An illustration of the 3D musculoskeletal model of a kangaroo, developed by Lauren Thornton and colleagues. (Thornton et al via SWNS)

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