Walking

Walking is one of the main gaits of terrestrial locomotion among legged animals. Walking is typically slower than running and other gaits. Walking is defined as an "inverted pendulum" gait in which the body vaults over the stiff limb or limbs with each step.

This applies regardless of the usable number of limbs—even arthropods, with six, eight, or more limbs, walk.
In humans, limited research indicates that walking may be associated with reduced risk of diseases and premature death.

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