Bipedal
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Example:
Imagine trying to balance a stack of books on your head while walking across a crowded room. This is similar to how bipedal creatures like humans, ostriches, or kangaroos must balance their bodies on two legs while moving. Just as you must constantly adjust your posture and movements to keep the books from tumbling, bipedal animals must continuously make small adjustments to maintain balance and move efficiently on two legs.
Practice Version
Bipedal: Walking on two legs, like a human, ostrich, or kangaroo. Bipedal. In science, bipedal means moving using two legs.