In Non-human Animals
Some quadrupeds are able to walk bipedally on their forelimbs, thus performing "hand" walking in an anthropomorphic sense. For example, when attacked, the spotted skunk may rear up on its forelimbs so that its anal glands, capable of spraying an offensive oil, are directed towards the attacker. Dogs can also be trained to walk on their forelimbs.
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