The thing is, those aren't their knees, that's their ankles. What we see as the bird's knees and ankles are actually closer to their knees and toes. The joints in birds bend the same way as human joints, including the knees. read more
The thing is, those aren’t their knees, that’s their ankles. What we see as the bird’s knees and ankles are actually closer to their knees and toes. The joints in birds bend the same way as human joints, including the knees. read more
Its knee is located high up on the leg and is usually not visible beneath its body and feathers. Its foot is part of the lower leg, and like most other animals, it walks on its toes. Humans are one of the few animals that walk on both their toes and feet. read more