Why do cows have such straight backs (parallel to the ground)? Most other animals don’t seem to…
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Most four legged animals do have a relatively straight back, but the vast majority of them (cattle included) have a lump on their back where the forelegs and hindlegs join the spine and ribs for support. In humans we call these shoulders and hip bones. In cattle they are called, similarly, the top of shoulder and the hip.
Other animals that are similarly flat back designs are the zebra, fox, donkey, elk, and llama, among others.
Other four legged animals such as the bear, cats, and weasels have bent backs to accommodate their ability to stretch or pounce to get food.
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