Original paper
The metabolic cost of walking on an incline in the Peacock (Pavo cristatus)
Abstract
Altering speed and moving on a gradient can affect an animal's posture and gait, which in turn can change the energetic requirements of terrestrial locomotion. Here, the energetic and kinematic effects of locomoting on an incline were investigated in the Indian peacock, Pavo cristatus. The mass-specific metabolic rate of the Indian peacock was elevated on an incline, but this change was not dependent on the angle ascended and the cost of lifting...
Paper Details
Title
The metabolic cost of walking on an incline in the Peacock (Pavo cristatus)
Published Date
Jun 2, 2015
Journal
Volume
3
Pages
e987 - e987