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[โ€“] [email protected] 15 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

I am very certain that most animals can get airborne, even for prolonged periods of time,when reaching high enough speed. The trick lies in accelerating them to sufficient speed. Safe landing and deceleration can also pose a problem.

[โ€“] [email protected] 12 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I mean, if you're just yeeting animals off a cliff, then they can all "fly".

[โ€“] [email protected] 13 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

The OP said "get airborne". Controlled flight was not part of the discussion.