Locomotion is a vital function that every organism on this planet needs. Whether seeking shelter, finding food, or defending themselves, animals need to have developed a form of locomotion that allows them to thrive in their environment. This can be through the development of wings to fly high above their prey, or the unique body shape of the dolphin to cut through the water at high speeds. Many animals use a form of locomotion that is unique to them and their living style. This website will compare the physiology and anatomy behind animal locomotion for five animals that have very different needs, and therefore, methods of locomotion.