Cheetahs' inner ear is one-of-a-kind, vital to high-speed hunting

Cheetahs' inner ear is one-of-a-kind, vital to high-speed hunting 02/06/2018 12:49 PM EST The world's fastest land animal, the cheetah, is a successful hunter not only because it is quick, but also because it can hold an incredibly still gaze while pursuing prey. For the first time, researchers have investigated the cheetah's extraordinary sensory abilities by analyzing the speedy animal's inner ear, an organ that is essential for maintaining body balance and adapting head posture during movement in most vertebrates. Full story at https://www.amnh.org/about-the-museum/press-center/cheetahs-inner-ear-is-one-of-a-kind Source American Museum of Natural History This is an NSF News From the Field item. Follow NSF:  This email was sent using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: National Science Foundation Update · 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314 · 703-292-5111