Definitions

1. noun

A quadrupedal animal that walks on its hind legs, especially a young one just beginning to stand.

“The veterinarian studied the bidactyle’s development to understand its early walking habits.”

2. noun

A quadrupedal animal that temporarily uses only its hind legs for support, especially during the process of learning to walk.

“The baby giraffe was a bidactyle, still learning to balance on its hind legs.”