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Look at those legs!
Mammals walk, run, swim and climb on legs of all shapes and sizes.
Some legs evolved shaped for maximum power; others evolved for
speedy long-distance running. And certain legs strike
a balance between power and speed.
Legs adapted for power have thick, heavy bones, with ridges
where strong muscles are attached. Toe bones are thick and short.
thick, ridged thigh
- sturdy shin
- short foot
- 5 toes
To cover lots of ground fast, a leg must be long and slender.
The fastest runners have long feet, and run on the tips of their
toes (and often have just one or two toes, at that).
- slender thigh
- slender shin
- long foot
- 2 toes
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