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Skinny Legs and All

Series: A Moment of Science
From: WFIU
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Amosfacebookbanner_small Have you ever wondered why horses have skinny legs?

What's the use of a skinny leg?

The answer is Running. The skinniest lower legs belong to the fastest runners. Think of how a deer can move, as opposed to a tortoise. Why is that?

Find out on this A Moment of Science...


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Have you ever wondered why horses have skinny legs?

What's the use of a skinny leg?

The answer is Running. The skinniest lower legs belong to the fastest runners. Think of how a deer can move, as opposed to a tortoise. Why is that?

Find out on this A Moment of Science...


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