May 11, 2024, 09:53 PM IST

8 animals who can walk on two legs

Mahipal Chouhan

Humans: Of course, humans are the most adept two-legged walkers, thanks to our unique bipedal locomotion.

Birds: Many bird species, such as ostriches, emus, and cassowaries, are known for their ability to walk or run on two legs.

Kangaroos: While they often hop, kangaroos can also use their muscular hind legs to walk on two legs when necessary.

Bears: Bears have been observed walking on their hind legs for short distances, particularly when they're curious or trying to get a better view of their surroundings.

Penguins: Although they primarily waddle on all fours, penguins can stand and walk upright on two legs, especially when navigating over rough terrain.

Meerkats: These small mammals are known for their bipedal stance when keeping watch for predators or searching for food.

Gorillas: While they typically move on all fours (quadrupedal), gorillas can stand and walk short distances on two legs, especially when carrying objects or displaying dominance.

Bipedal Lizards: Some species of lizards, like the brown basilisk or "Jesus Christ lizard," are capable of running short distances on their hind legs, aided by their long tails for balance.

This information is not DNA's opinion but obtained from media reports