Episode 336
Geese fly over the Himalayas like a roller coaster
Bar-headed geese take a roller coaster route to save energy while crossing the mountains.
Naked Scientists, In Short Special Editions Podcast · The Naked Scientists
January 16, 20154m 53s
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Show Notes
Bar-headed geese reach altitudes of several thousand meters in their annual migration across the world's highest mountain range. A new study shows that they have a peculiar way to save energy on this long journey, as Khalil Thirlaway finds out from Dr. Charles Bishop of Bangor University... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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