Objectives Beyond non-biomechanical factors, the trabecular architecture of long bone epiphyses variably underlies functional adaptations to locomotor behavior. A recent study, characterizing tamari.....

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Abstract. The locomotion of Malagasy Quaternary subfossil lemurs, including palaeopropithecines (‘sloth-lemurs’) and megaladapids (‘koala-lemurs’), has bee

Abstract. The locomotion of Malagasy Quaternary subfossil lemurs, including palaeopropithecines (‘sloth-lemurs’) and megaladapids (‘koala-lemurs’), has bee

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Researchers have shed new light on the features that enable tree-dwelling mammals to move effectively through their environments, providing insights into the evolution of the distinct upright postures seen in primates.

Researchers have published the first comparative analysis of downward climbing behaviours across a broad range of small mammal species, with insights into the evolution of primates’ arboreal upright p...

We investigated the internal joint distances (IJDs) of the humero-ulnar and humero-radial joint, within a sample of 15 small- to medium-sized mammals and report isometric results. We also found that ...

We investigated the internal joint distances (IJDs) of the humero-ulnar and humero-radial joint, within a sample of 15 small- to medium-sized mammals and report isometric results. We also found that ...

Science talks with two scientists about finding the beauty in nature’s mosaics

Abstract. Humans are drawn to patterns and hierarchies in nature, mimicking them particularly in decoration and architecture. Natural patterns, however, ar

The climate scientist is joined by a group of special guests to share insights, data, and stories that reflect how it feels to live in a changing world.

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Butterflies are a large, functionally important and charismatic invertebrate group. Here, the authors characterize global macroecological patterns of butterflies and project shifts in their bioclimati...