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Quasi-steady state aerodynamics of the cheetah tail

During high-speed pursuit of prey, the cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) has been observed to swing its tail while manoeuvring (e.g. turning or braking) but the effect of these complex motions is not well understood. This study demonstrates the potential of the cheetah's long, furry tail to impart tor...

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Autores principales: Patel, Amir, Boje, Edward, Fisher, Callen, Louis, Leeann, Lane, Emily
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: The Company of Biologists Ltd 2016
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5004610/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27412267
http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/bio.018457