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  1. Bipedalism: A Remarkable Adaptation
    Bipedalism is the ability to walk on two legs, a trait that distinguishes humans from most other animals.
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    Bipedalism is a form of terrestrial locomotion where a tetrapod moves by means of its two rear (or lower) limbs or legs. An animal or machine that usually moves in a bipedal manner is known as a biped /ˈbaɪpɛd/, meaning 'two feet' (from Latin bis 'double' and pes 'foot'). Types of bipedal movement include … See more

    The word is derived from the Latin words bi(s) 'two' and ped- 'foot', as contrasted with quadruped 'four feet'. See more

    Zoologists often label behaviors, including bipedalism, as "facultative" (i.e. optional) or "obligate" (the animal has no reasonable alternative). Even this distinction is not … See more

    The great majority of living terrestrial vertebrates are quadrupeds, with bipedalism exhibited by only a handful of living groups. Humans, gibbons and large birds See more

    There are at least twelve distinct hypotheses as to how and why bipedalism evolved in humans, and also some debate as to when. … See more

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    Limited and exclusive bipedalism can offer a species several advantages. Bipedalism raises the head; this allows a greater field of vision with … See more

    There are a number of states of movement commonly associated with bipedalism.
    1. Standing. Staying still on both legs. In most bipeds this is … See more

    Limited bipedalism in mammals
    Other mammals engage in limited, non-locomotory, bipedalism. A number of other animals, such as rats, raccoons, and beavers See more

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  3. Bipedalism | Evolution, Advantages & Disadvantages | Britannica

  4. bipedalism
    definition
    1. noun form of bipedal
    bi·ped·al
    adjective
    zoology
    1. (of an animal) using only two legs for walking.
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  5. Becoming Human: The Evolution of Walking Upright | Smithsonian

  6. Bipedalism - Definition, Explanation, Quiz | Biology Dictionary

  7. Walking on two legs – bipedalism - The Australian Museum

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    Bipedalism defines a method of locomotion by which organisms maneuver in their environment on two feet, and includes actions such as running, hopping, and walking. Organisms that habitually walk on two feet are called habitual bipeds and inhabit terrestrial environments.
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    Bipedalism allows for the acquisition of food sources at higher places. Bipedalism makes the organism look big and scary. Bipedalism frees up the hands for uses other than locomotion. Bipedalism facilitates stealthy movement. References
    Organisms that occasionally support their weight on two hind legs, such as when fighting, foraging, copulating, or eating, are said to exhibit limited bipedalism. Organisms whose only method of locomotion on land involves two feet are called exclusive bipeds.
  9. Human evolution - Bipedalism, Adaptations, Fossils | Britannica

  10. How Bipedalism Arose | NOVA | PBS

    WEBOct 1, 2006 · Paleoanthropologist Donald Johanson explains why bipedalism is a major evolutionary innovation that enabled human ancestors to survive and thrive in various environments. He …

  11. The Origins of Bipedal Locomotion | SpringerLink

  12. Ancient ape offers clues to evolution of two-legged …

    WEBNov 6, 2019 · A newly discovered species of ancient ape, Danuvius guggenmosi, lived 11.6 million years ago and had features of its legs and spine that indicate it might have walked on two feet. The finding …

  13. Bipedalism | SpringerLink