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3 unusual facts about Douglas Warrick


Douglas Warrick

Warrick worked for a biological consulting firm from 1987 to 1992, including work on the Exxon Valdez oil spill.

This was counter to the conventional wisdom which was that the lift was provided 50:50 by the up and down strokes as with hawk moths.

Rufous Hummingbird

In 2005, a research team led by Dr. Douglas Warrick of Oregon State University used trained rufous hummingbirds in a study to determine the mechanics of hummingbird hovering.



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