So why did we start walking? It’s not to intimidate predators – it’s because of energy conservation. Using two limbs to move is more energy efficient than using four – some studies say it uses 75% less energy. /2 https://t.co/7KwqqCCrJv
The metabolic cost of walking in humans, chimpanzees, and early hominins.
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The discussions reflect strong agreement with the idea that energy efficiency was a major factor in the evolution of walking, with phrases like 'energy conservation' and references to studies explaining why humans started walking upright. The tone is informative and appreciative of the research, demonstrating genuine interest and moderate engagement in understanding human evolution.
Most posts strongly agree with the idea that energy efficiency drove the evolution of walking, emphasizing energy conservation as a key reason for bipedalism.
Posts demonstrate high curiosity and engagement with the topic, highlighting the significance of energy conservation in human evolution.
Some posts include commentary on the study's implications, reflecting a moderate level of analysis and discussion about walking energetics.
The discussions suggest the article influences thoughts on human evolution and energy efficiency, though they don't seem to provoke debates or policy implications.
Abstract in brief
- The study compares walking energetics of humans and chimpanzees to develop a model that links anatomy and posture to walking cost, which is then used to estimate the energy expenditure of early hominins like Australopithecus afarensis.
- The findings suggest that small changes in limb length, posture, and muscle mechanics could have made early bipedal walking less energy-consuming than quadrupedal climbing, implying early hominins evolved more efficient walking.
- The results indicate that by the mid-Pliocene, early hominins had a walking cost similar to or lower than their apelike ancestors, supporting the idea that efficiency in bipedal locomotion was a key factor in human evolution.]
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RT @NoelleInMadrid: So why did we start walking? It’s not to intimidate predators – it’s because of energy conservation. Using two limbs to…
RT @NoelleInMadrid: So why did we start walking? It’s not to intimidate predators – it’s because of energy conservation. Using two limbs to…
RT @NoelleInMadrid: So why did we start walking? It’s not to intimidate predators – it’s because of energy conservation. Using two limbs to…
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RT @NoelleInMadrid: So why did we start walking? It’s not to intimidate predators – it’s because of energy conservation. Using two limbs to…
RT @NoelleInMadrid: So why did we start walking? It’s not to intimidate predators – it’s because of energy conservation. Using two limbs to…
RT @NoelleInMadrid: So why did we start walking? It’s not to intimidate predators – it’s because of energy conservation. Using two limbs to…
RT @NoelleInMadrid: So why did we start walking? It’s not to intimidate predators – it’s because of energy conservation. Using two limbs to…
RT @NoelleInMadrid: So why did we start walking? It’s not to intimidate predators – it’s because of energy conservation. Using two limbs to…
So why did we start walking? It’s not to intimidate predators – it’s because of energy conservation. Using two limbs to move is more energy efficient than using four – some studies say it uses 75% less energy. /2 https://t.co/7KwqqCCrJv
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