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the most energy-efficient land travelers in the animal kingdom (lemmy.ml)
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https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/a-human-on-a-bicycle-is-among-the-most-efficient-forms-of-travel-in-the/

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[–] tunetardis@piefed.ca 1 points 2 months ago

I wish they had put snake on there for comparison purposes. They seem to have a certain economy of motion compared to legged animals, though friction could be an issue?