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Wind and route choice affect performance of bees flying above versus within a cluttered obstacle field by Burnett, Nicholas P, Badger, Marc A, Combes, Stacey A

“…Bees flying through natural landscapes frequently encounter physical challenges, such as wind and cluttered vegetation, but the influence of these factors on…”
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Pigeons steer like helicopters and generate down- and upstroke lift during low speed turns by Ros, Ivo G, Bassman, Lori C, Badger, Marc A, Pierson, Alyssa N, Biewener, Andrew A

“…Turning is crucial for animals, particularly during predator–prey interactions and to avoid obstacles. For flying animals, turning consists of changes in (i)…”
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Pigeons produce aerodynamic torques through changes in wing trajectory during low speed aerial turns by Ros, Ivo G, Badger, Marc A, Pierson, Alyssa N, Bassman, Lori C, Biewener, Andrew A

“…The complexity of low speed maneuvering flight is apparent from the combination of two critical aspects of this behavior: high power and precise control. To…”
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Sideways maneuvers enable narrow aperture negotiation by free-flying hummingbirds by Badger, Marc A., McClain, Kathryn, Smiley, Ashley, Ye, Jessica, Dudley, Robert

“…Many birds routinely fly fast through dense vegetation characterized by variably sized structures and voids. Successfully negotiating these cluttered…”
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Avoiding topsy-turvy: how Anna's hummingbirds ( Calypte anna ) fly through upward gusts by Badger, Marc A, Wang, Hao, Dudley, Robert

“…Flying organisms frequently confront the challenge of maintaining stability when moving within highly dynamic airflows near the Earth's surface. Either…”
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Rapid recovery of locomotor performance after leg loss in harvestmen by Escalante, Ignacio, Badger, Marc A., Elias, Damian O.

“…Animals have evolved adaptations to deal with environmental challenges. For instance, voluntarily releasing appendages (autotomy) to escape potential…”
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Wind and obstacle motion affect honeybee flight strategies in cluttered environments by Burnett, Nicholas P, Badger, Marc A, Combes, Stacey A

“…Bees often forage in habitats with cluttered vegetation and unpredictable winds. Navigating obstacles in wind presents a challenge that may be exacerbated by…”
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Variation in movement: multiple locomotor gaits in Neotropical harvestmen by Escalante, Ignacio, Badger, Marc A, Elias, Damian O

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Wind and obstacle motion affect honeybee flight strategies in cluttered environments by Burnett, Nicholas P, Badger, Marc A, Combes, Stacey A

“…Bees often forage in habitats with cluttered vegetation and unpredictable winds. Navigating obstacles in wind presents a challenge that may be exacerbated by…”
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