1. walking on the sole of the foot with the heel touching the ground
Usage: zoology

1. an animal that walks on the sole of its foot
Usage: zoology

Examples

• Bears are plantigrade animals that walk flat-footed.
• Humans are plantigrade, placing their entire foot on the ground when walking.
• The plantigrade gait of raccoons helps them maintain balance while climbing.
• Unlike cats, which are digitigrade, badgers are plantigrade mammals.
• The zoo exhibit explained how plantigrade locomotion differs from other walking styles.
• Skunks are plantigrade creatures that waddle when they walk.