The Science of Peregrines' Fast Flight

Published: Oct. 18, 2019, 9 a.m.

b'How do peregrine falcons dive so fast? That\\u2019s what listener Henry wants to know. Peregrines hit speeds of over 200 mph, making them the fastest animal on the planet. Even faster than cheetahs! Mathematical biologist Graham Taylor studies the science of animal flight, and peregrines are his most impressive subjects. Find out how peregrines win the ultimate animal race, and how scientists are revealing the hidden physics and math behind fast flight.\\n\\nWant to learn more about fast birds, bio-inspired engineering and mathematical biology? Check out our special bonus interview episode with Dr. Graham Taylor. It\\u2019s available on Patreon when you pledge for just $1 or more a month, along with all of our scientist bonus episodes. Pledge here: patreon.com/tumblepodcast.\\n\\nGo to our website, sciencepodcastforkids.com to check out the falcon\\u2019s-eye-view videos from Graham\\u2019s study, as well as more resources on peregrines and fast flight.'