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What is a mammal that walks on its toes, like a cat or dog, called?

Digitigrade.

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  1. Unguligrade
  2. Plantigrade
  3. Digitigrade ✔

Why: Digitigrade mammals walk on their toes, giving a longer stride and more speed.

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Answer: Digitigrade. Digitigrade mammals walk on their toes, giving a longer stride and more speed.

  1. Mammal en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mammal
    Many mammals, such as cats and dogs, are digitigrade, walking on their toes
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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