Gannets diving like avian torpedos..

Northern gannets tuck their wings in to dive like torpedos into the sea. Diving from heights of up to 30m they can hit the water at 60mph. At that speed it's a wonder they don't break those beautiful long necks!

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But these sea birds have special adaptations that lock each vertebrae in place before impact. Air sacs under the skin of their breasts also help to cushion the impact and internal nostrils prevent water from rushing into their brains!

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