Ready, set, action! Meet some of nature's coolest movers and shakers.(animal locomotion)(Cover story)

From: SuperScience | Date: November 1, 2006| Author: | Copyright information

Animals move around in so many different ways. Snakes zip along the ground undetected, birds soar through the air, and fish swim swiftly through some of the strongest ocean currents. How do they do it? Many animals have special body parts that help them move around in these wonderful ways. Discover some of these physical features and learn how they help nature's acrobats perform awesome athletic tricks.

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