
Let's Flamingle!
Wow in the World
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How to Be a Flamingo
Scientists used flamingo cadavers because they don't have any muscles at all. Because of that hinge in the flamingo's hips, scientists were able to move their legs so easily and still stand up right. The idea here is that if flamingos can go back and forth standing on one leg with almost no energy, then maybe this discovery will lead to improvements in robotics or robot-powered prosthetics for humans.
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