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The collection demonstrates a shared enthusiasm for the study of extinct giant kangaroos, with posts highlighting their large size and unique locomotion, such as the mention of a 'bipedal striding gait' for Procoptodon goliah and comments like 'Too big' reflecting amazement at their size. The tone ranges from playful excitement to informative engagement, which collectively indicates strong interest and moderate impact of the research.
Most posts accept or appreciate the research, highlighting the significance of understanding extinct kangaroo locomotion, as seen in comments like 'If you are not absolutely DELIGHTED...' and references to the findings.
The discussion shows high interest, with posts expressing enthusiasm and curiosity about the subject, exemplified by phrases such as 'LISTEN' and comments about the large size and biomechanics of the kangaroos.
Posts engage with specific details about anatomy and locomotion, including mentions of rigid spines and walking gait, suggesting a thoughtful exploration of the research findings.
Communications convey that the research influences perceptions of extinct species and broadens understanding of their movement, indicated by references to how their anatomy differs from expectations of hopping behavior.
But the extinct giant short-faced macropod Procoptodon goliah was even bigger, weighing in at ~240kg! This large kangaroo was so big that it probably could not hop & instead had a "bipedal striding gait" (Janis et al. 2014) #2021MMM https://t.co/UosfBmIu1E
@TessaDare LISTEN, if you are not absolutely DELIGHTED in the mere existence of people who study locomotion in extinct giant kangaroos, I don't wanna come to your party anyway. (ref: my favorite accidental click to test something in my library many many years ago-https://t.co/6Jx5eIatLq)
@phoexalt47 Too big. The lack of hopping is also reflected in their anatomy: sthenurines had a rigid lumbar spine (not a flexible one for extra "spring" in the hop) and heel bones less resistant to stress. https://t.co/6DpgQPae1b https://t.co/geSAo5psRP
@EdoardoElric Para correr. https://t.co/gn42uDf1xO
@Schaffer5994 @HJ_arts02 https://t.co/2p3fW3IzvT https://t.co/WMLOf58Moz
RT @Mammals_Suck: But the extinct giant short-faced macropod Procoptodon goliah was even bigger, weighing in at ~240kg! This large kangaroo…
Across the world, large herbivores like bison and elephants dominate their continents. In Australia, the largest herbivore is the kangaroo, which evolved differently—living without the typical hoofed, four-legged…
The 2022 Australian paleontology discoveries highlight new insights into extinct giant kangaroos, which likely moved by bipedal walking rather than hopping. Their anatomy suggests adaptation for upright, slow…
@Schaffer5994 @HJ_arts02 https://t.co/2p3fW3IzvT https://t.co/WMLOf58Moz
@phoexalt47 Too big. The lack of hopping is also reflected in their anatomy: sthenurines had a rigid lumbar spine (not a flexible one for extra "spring" in the hop) and heel bones less resistant to stress. https://t.co/6DpgQPae1b https://t.co/geSAo5psRP
@TessaDare LISTEN, if you are not absolutely DELIGHTED in the mere existence of people who study locomotion in extinct giant kangaroos, I don't wanna come to your party anyway. (ref: my favorite accidental click to test something in my library many many years ago-https://t.co/6Jx5eIatLq)
RT @Mammals_Suck: But the extinct giant short-faced macropod Procoptodon goliah was even bigger, weighing in at ~240kg! This large kangaroo…
RT @Mammals_Suck: But the extinct giant short-faced macropod Procoptodon goliah was even bigger, weighing in at ~240kg! This large kangaroo…
RT @Mammals_Suck: But the extinct giant short-faced macropod Procoptodon goliah was even bigger, weighing in at ~240kg! This large kangaroo…
RT @Mammals_Suck: But the extinct giant short-faced macropod Procoptodon goliah was even bigger, weighing in at ~240kg! This large kangaroo…
RT @Mammals_Suck: But the extinct giant short-faced macropod Procoptodon goliah was even bigger, weighing in at ~240kg! This large kangaroo…
But the extinct giant short-faced macropod Procoptodon goliah was even bigger, weighing in at ~240kg! This large kangaroo was so big that it probably could not hop & instead had a "bipedal striding gait" (Janis et al. 2014) #2021MMM https://t.co/UosfBmIu1E
@EdoardoElric Para correr. https://t.co/gn42uDf1xO
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