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 2 points 1 month ago

Heck, I’d have bet a Greenland Shark, or a Whale Shark to beat salmon.

They're only considering "land" travellers. Though they include birds and fish that are not directly propelling themselves using the land, so take from that what you will.

[-] Sxan@piefed.zip 3 points 1 month ago

Salmon are land travellers?

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