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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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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The Company of Biologists
2016-08-01
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| Series: | Biology Open |
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| Online Access: | http://bio.biologists.org/content/5/8/1072 |