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January 21, 2026
TEHNIKA LETENJA KOJA ODUZIMA DAH Ove ptice sleću na vodu isto kao avion
Sletanje labudova na vodu je pravo čudo prirode.
TL;DR
- Swans, some weighing over 13.5 kg, manage landings like jet airplanes.
- The landing technique is called 'water skiing'.
- Swans glide low and slow with wings extended to maintain altitude and slow down.
- They push their large, webbed feet forward just before touching the water to act as skis and brakes.
- Their wide bodies and tails distribute the impact force upon hitting the water.
- Swans gently lower their chests and fold their wings once they've lost enough momentum.
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