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Hummingbirds: Perfection in Flight

March 17, 2015 By AnimalsMedia

Ever wondered how well a hummingbird would do in a wind-tunnel? Their wings beat 40 times each second and each wing can adjust independently within each stroke. That’s why hummingbirds have a remarkable ability to sustain a controlled hover in the midst of turbulence.


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