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Landscape Shaping principle

Lessons from Nene

Walk the lava.

Lava-Land Walking Feet

Nene (Branta sandvicensis) featured animal image on AnimalDex

Core lesson

When the ground changes, the body must learn a new promise.

Biological basis

Nene evolved from goose ancestors in Hawaii and has reduced webbing and stronger walking feet suited to volcanic slopes and terrestrial island habitats.

Best use cases

Where this lesson tends to be most useful in practice.

Adapted movementIsland lifeVolcanic groundBody changeNew terrain

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