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Fox Skull Adaptations Enhance Diving Technique in Snow

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Fox Skull Adaptations Enhance Diving Technique in Snow

Credited from: NPR

  • Researchers from Cornell University studied the effective diving behavior of foxes in snow.
  • The unique pointed shape of a fox's snout allows it to dive headfirst into snow efficiently.
  • Foxes utilize their sensitive hearing to locate rodents hidden beneath the snow.
  • The study involved 3-D printing fox skulls and measuring the impact forces in snow tests.
  • Findings suggest the snow behaves like a fluid, aiding the fox's penetration without injury.

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