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How do kingfishers avoid concussions when diving? It might be in their genes

Por: Ars Technica Science October 25, 2023

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Navigate Filter by topic Settings Front page layout Site theme - Oct 24, 2023 6:50 pm UTC / Fish-eating kingfishers execute plunging dives into the water to capture prey, yet never seem to get concussed.Richard Towell There are many different species of kingfisher, and those that eat fish hunt by repeatedly diving head-first into the water when they spot tasty prey without suffering brain injuries like concussions. It turns out that diving... + full article



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