biology question #2801

John Wood, a 59 year old male from Binmaley, Philippines asks on June 10, 2005,

Q:

Why do (nearly) all birds move in a jerking motion as compared with other animals that move smoothly?
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the answer

Barry Shell answered on March 4, 2006, A:

A great Canadian scientists has studied this for years. Check out our profile of Barrie J. Frost where much of this is explained.

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