Which feature of the mammalian skeleton provides an advantage for animals that are land-based predators?
A. Elongated hindlimbs that propel them forward.
B. Long legs and running on the tips of elongated phalanges.
C. Bipedal locomotion on the soles of the feet.
D. Walking on their toes.
E. All of these are advantages for land-based predators.
Answer: D
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