How do birds dive safely at high speeds? New research explains
Thursday, October 6, 2016 - 08:41
in Biology & Nature
To surprise their prey, some species of seabirds dive into the water at speeds greater than 50 miles per hour. A human diver entering the water that fast would likely sustain serious injuries, but birds, such as gannets and boobies, pull off these dives safely in spite of their slender necks.