Quadruped comes from the Latin term meaning “four feet.” Many mammals are quadrupeds, as are a few other animals such as lizards.

What does the word quadrupedal mean?

/ (ˈkwɒdrʊˌpɛd) / noun. an animal, esp a mammal, that has all four limbs specialized for walking. adjective. having four feet.

What animals are quadrupeds?

Quadrupedalism (from Latin, meaning "four legs") is a form of land animal locomotion using four legs. The majority of walking animals are quadrupeds, including mammals such as cattle and cats, and reptiles, like lizards. Birds, humans, insects, crustaceans and snakes are not quadrupeds.