In short:
False belief: woodpeckers have special shock-absorbing structures in their skulls to prevent brain injury.
Real reason why they don't get concussions: small brain size, short impact duration, and brain orientation within the skull.
In short:
False belief: woodpeckers have special shock-absorbing structures in their skulls to prevent brain injury.
Real reason why they don't get concussions: small brain size, short impact duration, and brain orientation within the skull.