Why are Humans Bipedal?

[Gnac]

Spiked said:

Gnac said:

It makes us better suited for endurance. You might not be able to outrun most quadrapedal animals, but you'll be able to travel further.

I remember watching one of David Attenborough's programs, which demonstrated a hunting technique where you just run after an animal (and track it) to make it die of exhaustion. The narration explained that our posture gives us an amazing advantage.

Human Spine is not designed for bipedal locomotion at all.... which is why sooo many people have back problems as they age (sitting is also very stressful on the spine). Life is always adapting and those best suited will be the ones to move to the next generation :)

First of all, an office chair should be the last thing you expect to see while hunting wilderbeest.

Secondly, we get all kinds of problems as we age because our DNA decays each time cells are replaced.

Your last sentence is correct, though. Life adapts to its surroundings.