Don’t be a drag: A big bird to lift
Grey-headed albatrosses can fly extremely fast and are known for their gliding ability. But how do they interact in their environment when they need to land?
Grey-headed albatrosses can fly extremely fast and are known for their gliding ability.
Although still alive, its future is uncertain. Even if uninjured after crash-landing, the heavy birds generally cannot take off again from the sheltered valley because there is not enough wind to help lift them off the ground.
In the background is Dr Janine Schoombie.
Meal time with mum
Working in a wind tunnel requires many sets of hands, and she is grateful for the help of engineering undergraduates Reinhardt Barnes, Laila Adballah, Justin Green and Bjorn Stragier.
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