How Do Monkeys and Apes Trim Their Fingernails?

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How Do Monkeys and Apes Trim Their Fingernails?: Media

Gorillas in the wild can’t get a manicure. So how do they care for their fingernails and toenails?

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A gorilla sits on a tree trunk with a blue arrow pointing to it. Large text reads, "What makes apes so special?" with trees and zoo habitat in the background.

The Social Lives of Apes

Apes have unique personalities and preferences—just like humans.

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A female orangutan walks along fallen trees. Orangutans are rarely found walking;...

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