... of turning manoeuvres is not well understood. In this study, we examined the horizontal turning of penguins via 3D motion analysis and quasi-steady hydrodynamic analysis. Free swimming of gentoo penguins ( Pygoscelis papua ) at an aquarium was recorded, and body and wing kinematics were analysed. In addition...

... instrumented penguins. 18 5 1994 ©The Company of Biologists Limited 1994 penguin Pygoscelis papua Pygoscelis adeliae telemetry transmitter energy swimming hydrodynamics drag It is virtually impossible to follow most marine homeotherms at sea. Consequently, many recording...