Do tracks yield reliable information on gaits? – Part 1: The case of horses

During their lifetime animals leave many tracks and traces behind, which can provide insights into the animals' behaviour. Single footprints of extant vertebrates are frequently found in sediments all over the world, often arranged into trackways. The study of footprints and trackways lead to i...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: K. Kienapfel, S. Läbe, H. Preuschoft
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2014-03-01
Series:Fossil Record
Online Access:http://www.foss-rec.net/17/59/2014/fr-17-59-2014.pdf