It reacts similarly as a human might, moving a leg backwards to absorb extra momentum or taking an extra compensatory half step forward.

它的反应类似于一个人的可能，移动腿向后吸收多余的势头或采取额外的补偿一半的一步。

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She watched the lion pick up one hind leg and daintily extend it a few inches while the half-developed body eased forward.

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