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Animals that can walk minutes after birth

A neat survival tactic

Animals that can walk minutes after birth
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17/04/2026 17:45 ‧ 6 months ago | StarsInsider

LIFESTYLE

Wildlife

Human babies are notorious for being practically useless (but adorable!) after coming out of the womb. They are unable to walk or function in any meaningful way without support. But out on open plains, deserts, and other big-sky habitats, birth is much less of a cozy beginning.

There are a few animal species across the globe that need to be mobile as quickly as possible, and several can find their feet within minutes, believe it or not. But how can they do this? And which animals have this lucky ability? Click on to find out.

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