Re: Ostriches... Re: kudu runners


only a complete idiot believes that you evolve heavier bones to run over
savannas

na answer:
Running does indeed result in higher bone density.

when you compare people like you sitting on a chair with athletes yes
not when you compare normal cursorials with erectus:

Erectus - and modern humans - are not four footed creatures.
There is a better creature to compare with...
http://animals.howstuffworks.com/birds/ostrich-info.htm/printable
The males, slightly larger than the females, reach a weight of about 300
pounds (135 kg).
Ostriches can attain a speed of 45 miles per hour (72 km/h).

yes twice Hs
they don't have flat feet...
nor heavy skeletons

:-D

thank for the confirmation my boy

.