In zoology, the term “bipedal” refers to animals that use only two legs for walking. There are several groups of modern ...

Two small genetic changes reshaped the human pelvis, setting our early ancestors on the path to upright walking, scientists say.

Walking on two legs is a rare and fascinating ability in the animal kingdom, observed across birds, mammals, and even small rodents. From waddling penguins to hopping kangaroos, these creatures have ...

There’s unique, and then there’s the pangolin. These incredible creatures resemble something from prehistoric times with their protective suit of armor. However, it isn’t just how they look that sets ...

In the quest to understand how and why early humans started walking on two legs, scientists are now looking to chimpanzees living in dry, open savannah-like environments for clues. A new study reveals ...