Albatross use their webbed feet for aviation purposes, such as during liftoff, when landing, to slow down, and when they want to land on water. Of the 22 species, they inhabit New Zealand, Australia, ...

Lots of features can help an animal master the water: the shape of its body, its fur, a tail, feather-like arms, webbed feet, or even legs covered in tiny hairs. Many animals — and even some insects — ...

These dogs have a real evolutionary advantage over their non web-footed cousins. We’re a nation of dog lovers, with around one-in-three households including at least one four-legged friend. By far the ...