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most primates CAN walk on two feet, but choose not to.

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Q: Why can humans walk on two feet and are primates cant?
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Are humans unique from primates?

Yes, humans are primates. But, one of the differences is, humans don't have hands for feet. The reason humans are primates is, we can both walk on 2 legs, we both have hands, but, we are omnivores and others are herbivores. They live in parts of a jungle though. We also live in different environments, other primates live in jungles.


Where was walking started?

Walking was started millions of years ago in Africa. When the first primates (monkeys) started evolving into humans, they started to walk on two feet. This set the specific genus of monkey apart from other primates.


Primates could not walk upright without?

A tail. Humans can walk upright without it because of the way our spines are curved.


Why monkeys feets look like hands?

So that they can grasp branches fruits etc. All primates but humans have graspy feet. Humans have evolved to walk up right requiring a major modification in the foot shape..


What bones do humans walk on?

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How many feet do people walk in a minute?

Humans walk approximately 272.8 feet/minute.


Primates that have an upright posture and walk on two feet are called what?

Some animals that can walk on two legs include apes, chimpanzees, and gorillas, but they use their hands for a lot of walking also. Humans can. Humans are classed as animals. Birds walk on two feet when they're not flying. Kangaroos, wallabies and kangaroo rats hop on feet. Tyrannosaurus Rex used to walk on two legs


What will happen if the chick is not born with feet?

It cant walk


What has six feet but cant walk?

A tape measure


Having two feet like humans means?

You could walk and run


Do shrimp have feet?

are you stupid?.... you cant walk in the ocean but you can swim


How can a grizzly bear stand on 2 feet?

Because their back legs are longer than their front. Just like humans, They have short front legs and long back legs, So that is why they are able to stand on 2 feet, BUT They cant walk they can just stand.