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Adapted movement

Stand the slope.

Animals grouped here express a similar quality through their behavior in nature. Each species still has its own principle, lesson, meaning, and field-guide page.

2 species

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Japanese Serow

Species principle: Forest Footing

Stand the slope.

Hard places become normal when your stance is right.

Japanese serows are mountain ungulates that browse on steep forested slopes using strong hooves and stable movement.

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Nene

Species principle: Landscape Shaping

Walk the lava.

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

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

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