Question

The carnivorous mammals, like cats, lions and panther etc. walk silently and swiftly, this kind of locomotion is called as

• A. Digitigrade locomotion
• B. Plantigrade locomotion
• C. Unguligrade locomotion
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A Digitigrade locomotion

A digitigrade is an animal that possesses digits, or toes and uses them for a walk. Digitigrades includes cats, dogs, and many other mammals. Digitigrade animals have relatively carpals and tarsals and they walk silently and swiftly. Hence, option A is correct.