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Kangaroo Bounce Mechanics Snapped

Posted March 10, 2011 9:36 AM

From BBC News - Science & Environment:

The precise details of how kangaroos bounce are now being laid bare, thanks to new technology.

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Re: Kangaroo Bounce Mechanics Snapped

03/13/2011 11:02 PM

"Bounce"????? What, as in, when dropped from the 10th floor?

Normally, when alive, they "hop"

The guy doing the study says "hop"

Good Grief.

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