Biped

usgb/ˈbaɪped/
noun

An animal that walks on two feet.

Humans and birds are examples of bipeds.
Visual representation of "biped" - An animal that walks on two feet.

Often appears as...

  • biped animal
  • biped species
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Not Limited

Biped doesn't only refer to humans. It includes any animal with two legs.

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Ostriches are fast-running bipeds.
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Evolution

Bipedalism is a key human evolution topic, often highlighted in scientific discussions.

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Bipedal locomotion set our ancestors apart from other primates.
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Misconceptions

Some dinosaurs were bipeds, not quadrupeds as often portrayed.

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The T-Rex was a formidable biped.
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