Why do we walk upright? The evolution of bipedalism

In this video we take a look at the evolution of human bipedalism: a form of terrestrial locomotion where an organism moves by means of its two rear limbs or legs.

Walking upright is considered to be one of the most significant evolutionary adaptions of the human species, but just how did it evolve? Here, we examine several different theories and the longer-term impact of bipedalism on our physical health and mobility through time.

Learn more about human bipedalism here.

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