Unperturbed mouse ridge walk test (VIDEO)

Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University

Caption

By swinging their tails synchronously with their hind-paws, the mice can better maintain their balance when moving over narrow ridges. In the most challenging conditions, they also keep their tails low, supplementing the active use with a passive use as a counterweight.

Credit

Lacava et al.

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