Streamlined skull helps foxes take a nosedive

Nature, Published online: 03 May 2024; doi:10.1038/d41586-024-01267-2Some fox species leap up and pounce head first into snow to capture prey that they hear below the surface. An analysis of the forces involved reveals how the shape of the skull has evolved to minimize damage from this behaviour.

Source: Nature AOP - May 3, 2024 Category: Research Authors: Mary Abraham Source Type: research