The weird science behind 10 animal feet

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Human feet are great for going long distances.

• Across the animal kingdom, feet come in an astonishing variety of shapes and sizes.
• Different types of feet are specialized to do different kinds of things.
• Geckos feet are actually sticky allowing them to stick to surfaces while elephants can actually "hear" with their feet.
• Here's the science behind 10 animal feet.

Feet don't just carry us from point A to point B - they dictate the style in which we travel. Some species move quietly, other animals can reach surprising speeds, and other creatures' movement patterns still baffle scientists.

Here's the weird science behind different animals' feet.