Arboreal locomotion a synapsid of the late Permian, about 260 million years ago. Some animals are exclusively arboreal in habitat, such as the tree snail. Arboreal habitats pose numerous mechanical challenges to animals moving in them, which have been solved in diverse ways. These challenges include moving on narrow branches, moving up and down inclines, balancing, crossing gaps, and dealing with obstructions. Moving along a narrow surface poses special difficulties to animals. During locomotion on the ground, the location of the center of mass may swing from side to side, but during arboreal locomotion, this would result in the center of mass
Men Among Animals Men Among Animals Men Among Animals is an experimental/pop group from Denmark. They are signed to German record label Tapete Records and known in Denmark for their energitic concerts. They have supported big acts like The Ruby Suns, Of Montreal, Dean & Britta and Apparat (musician). The five piece took their name "Men Among Animals" in 2006 after having played in a zoo in Montreal (Canada). Members of the band stated in an interview with Danish national paper Politiken that the only audience present at their concert in Montreal zoo was the animals living there. Afterwards they thought it natural