Walking calculations
The "missing - walking - link" between primates and homonoids is mathematically solved according to National Geographic. If you (the primate that is) stand on two legs when foraging for foods in higher bushes, its more energy efficient to remain on two legs and walk the distance to the next nearby bush than it is to drop to all four before walking. But only if its 9-16 meters. Longer than that distance and four legs is better.
Its funny how much can be solved simply through maths. Or perhaps its only me and my math-allergic brain that get amused by such things.
June 12, 2008 + Posted in Archaeology, Maths, Paleoanthropology +
