Wetland Footing principle
Lessons from Southern Lechwe
Run the floodplain.
Splayed-Hoof Floodplain Running
Core lesson
The right feet can turn sinking ground into a path.
Biological basis
Southern Lechwe live in floodplains and wetlands, using elongated hooves and long legs to move through shallow water and marshy grasslands.
Best use cases
Where this lesson tends to be most useful in practice.
Terrain masteryAdaptationWetland movementConfidenceSpecialized footing