Why lizards prefer short bursts over long-distance running
In short: While humans can endure grueling marathons, lizards are built for speed and sudden movement. This video explores the evolutionary reasons behind these vastly different locomotive strategies.
Lizards typically engage in short, rapid bursts of activity rather than sustained long-distance running. This behavioral pattern is a characteristic that may have originated as early as the evolution of life on land.
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