Speed / produced by Alex Lowry.

Discusses the environmental forces that create a need for speed. Explains how animal bodies have adapted to achieve high rates of locomotion and why. Highlights the cheetah, sailfish (and other vertebrates), perigrine falcons, horses and humans.

Bibliographic Details

Online Access:	Streaming Video (via Alexander Street Press)
Other Authors:	Lowry, Alexandra (Producer)
Format:	Video
Language:	English
Published:	New York : A&E Television Networks, 2008.
Series:	VAST: academic video online. Evolve ; 9.
Subjects:	Acceleration (Mechanics) Acceleration (Mechanics) > Evolution. Adaptation (Biology) Animal locomotion. Evolution (Biology) Speed. Documentary television programs.