Cheetah's are specialized hunters! NSF Science Now 56

The video explores three NSF-funded research projects. First, it discusses how the unique inner ear anatomy of modern cheetahs aids in their hunting abilities, a feature that evolved relatively recently. Next, it covers a new method developed by Utah State University researchers for measuring river discharge using aerial imagery, which could improve water resource management. Finally, it examines how fruit bats use sonar-like tongue clicks for navigation, a discovery that could inspire advancements in technology like driverless cars and drones.

What unique anatomical feature helps modern cheetahs maintain balance and visual contact with their prey?

How does the semicircular canal system of modern cheetahs differ from that of other cats?

What does the research on the fossil cheetah suggest about the evolution of the inner ear in cheetahs?

What innovative method did researchers at Utah State University use to estimate river discharge?

In what way do fruit bats' sound production mechanisms resemble military surveillance systems?