What is a quadruped?

A quadruped is an animal that normally walks or runs on four legs.

The Word comes from the Latin Words quad (four) and ped (foot).

A quadruped is a land mammal that walks on four feet.

The term "quadruped" has its root in Latin language - "quad" meaning "four," and "ped" meaning "feet" - so the term literally means "four feet."

Most animals that walk are considered quadrupeds, although it's important to note that not all four-limbed vertebrates - also known as tetrapods - fall into the quadruped category.

Humans, for instance, have four limbs, but only two of those limbs are used for walking, therefore humans fall into the category of a biped - an animal that uses two legs to travel. Notably, birds are also considered bipedal.

The Word "quadruped" is from the Latin Words quad (four) and ped (foot). A quadruped is any four-legged animal.