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Skydiving salamanders live in world’s tallest trees
- loonster 4y agoPretty cool article (I read the article but not the research paper). I presume they used captured salamanders for the test. I do wonder if the tests would be the same if they used zoo raised salamanders that never had the chance to use their skydiving abilities. Nature vs nurture.
- savikko 4y agoFor human being it takes approx 10-15 minutes (coached fly time) in wind tunnel until one can do basic movements there. After 1-2 hours there usually is ability to do back-flying and carving. So, to be able to "fly" in freefall, it takes just about exposure to the element. Still, fascinating article and subject.