Unlike most animals that walk on all four legs, some pangolin species have the ability to walk on their hind limbs for short periods of time. This YouTube video showcases the animal’s movement ...

He explained: "All of that anatomy [from these early land animals ] was handed down to later animals. "It influenced the future evolution of the spine in everything on land.

PRACTICAL courses dealing with animals are a strong feature in the teaching of elementary zoology such as is required for medical students. Many guides, dealing with suitable local animal types ...

Instead, Uhen suggests that Georgiacetus wiggled large back feet like paddles in order to swim. Past research showed this ancient whale had large hips, which suggested it also had large hind legs.

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He explained: "All of that anatomy [from these early land animals ] was handed down to later animals. "It influenced the future evolution of the spine in everything on land.