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[โ€“] lenuup@reddthat.com 16 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

I am very certain that most animals can get airborne, even for prolonged periods of time,when reaching high enough speed. The trick lies in accelerating them to sufficient speed. Safe landing and deceleration can also pose a problem.

[โ€“] P00ptart@lemmy.world 12 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I mean, if you're just yeeting animals off a cliff, then they can all "fly".

[โ€“] lenuup@reddthat.com 14 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

The OP said "get airborne". Controlled flight was not part of the discussion.