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Reinforced vertebrae allow plunge-diving seabirds to survive high-speed impact

Northern gannets and other plunge-diving seabirds can survive high-speed impacts upon hitting water at 70 miles per hour due to specialized vertebrae. This allows them to hunt fish effectively without risking injury.

Reinforced vertebrae allow plunge-diving seabirds to survive high-speed impact
Image: Phys.org

Northern gannets and other plunge-diving seabirds can survive high-speed impacts upon hitting water at 70 miles per hour due to specialized vertebrae. This allows them to hunt fish effectively without risking injury.

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  • Phys.org — Reinforced vertebrae allow plunge-diving seabirds to survive high-speed impact

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