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Plantigrada   Listen
noun
Plantigrada  n. pl.  (Zool.) A subdivision of Carnivora having plantigrade feet. It includes the bears, raccoons, and allied species.






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"Plantigrada" Quotes from Famous Books



... divided by naturalists into three tribes, the characters for which are taken from their feet and manner of walking. Bears rank among the Plantigrada, or those which put the whole of their feet firmly upon the ground when they walk. They are occasionally cunning and ferocious, but often evince good humour, and a great love of fun. In their wild state ...
— Anecdotes of the Habits and Instinct of Animals • R. Lee



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