Muscle-controlled physics simulations of the emu (a large running bird) resolve the grounded running paradox
P. A. van Bijlert, A. J. K. van Soest, A. S. Schulp, K. T. Bates
The paper uses emu simulations to show grounded running is energetically optimal for birds due to anatomical constraints, resolving the grounded running paradox.
bioRxiv · Jan 17, 2024Zoology