Quiz LibraryWhy Do Flamingos Stand on One Leg?
Created from Youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIoE18JYGcMvideo
Concepts covered:joint-locking mechanism, stability, energy conservation, center of mass, force plates
Flamingos stand on one leg due to a unique joint-locking mechanism that allows them to maintain stability with minimal muscle effort, even when asleep or deceased. This posture conserves energy and is more comfortable for the birds, highlighting the physics behind their distinctive behavior rather than just biological factors.

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