Swamp Footing principle
Lessons from Black Lechwe
Run the black floodplain.
Splayed-Hoof Floodplain Running
Core lesson
The right feet turn unstable ground into a road.
Biological basis
Black Lechwe are wetland antelope with elongated hooves and strong legs that help them move through marshes and floodplains.
Best use cases
Where this lesson tends to be most useful in practice.
FootingWetland movementTerrain advantageEscapeSpecialized mobility