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Anonymous

Jan 15, 2025

do kangaroos have claws or nails?

Do kangaroos have claws or nails? Can you provide insights into the structure of their digits and how these features are adapted for their lifestyle?

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Anonymous

Nov 29, 2024

They must have claws. We start to see nails in primates as an adaptation for prehensility (the capability of grasping objects). Primates include: Prosimians (lemurs, lorises, tarsiers) & Anthropoids (monkeys, apes and humans).

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