Gravity is the inescapable force, which is faced by every living species on Earth; this means that every species that has ever lived on this planet must therefore be adapted for gravity. The gravitational value of gravity on Earth is 9.807 m/s² compared to the other planets, which are shown in table below.
Terrestrial animals have adapted to the constant stress of gravity over the millions of years. For example, the cardiovascular system and backbone of tall animals such as giraffes are particularly well adapted to the high and variable vectors of gravitationalforce. However, the focus of this website is not to discuss how each animal is adapted to survive the gravitational pull itself but to rather explore how species and organism utilize the gravity for their own advantage. The push for species to survive in this ever-changing world is at its highest that some species will ever face due to the changing climate.
This webpage will give notable examples of how some species combat gravity in the form of flight or gliding. Since the beginning ofcivilization, humans have always endeavoured to be able to fly, however it is only over the past few decades that we have been able to fly with machines. The ability of flight has been divided andevolved into at least three main groups’ birds, bats and insects all of which will be explained in detail, with the addition of plants. The focus of this website is to explore how species and organisms utilize the gravity for their own advantage rather than discuss how each animal is adapted to survive the gravitational pull itself. The push for species to survive in this constantly changing environment is at its highest and in order to survive they must come up with unusual and unique tricks.