In Depth

Author

Morgan E

Title

Bipedalism

Source

Nutrition & Health 1993;9(3):161-4

Abstract

Reasons why mammalian bipedalism is so rare. Problems encountered by the larger arboreal mammals when they descend to ground level. Reasons for believing that hominid ancestors were never knuckle-walkers. Primate models which combine arboreal life with incipient bipedalism. Disadvantages of mammalian bipedalism. Critique of some of the Savannah based theories on the origins of human bipedalism.