Do apes have figer mails

Apes, including chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans, do not have fingernails like humans do. Instead, they have a different type of nail-like structure called a "ungual plate" or "digital pad" on their fingers and toes.

Ungual plates are made of keratin, the same protein that makes up human hair and nails. However, they are thicker and more rigid than human fingernails, and are designed for grasping, climbing, and manipulating objects in their environment.

In apes, the ungual plates are typically larger and more prominent than those found in humans, and are often used for tasks such as:

• Gripping and climbing: Apes use their ungual plates to grasp onto branches and vines, allowing them to climb and move through their environment.
• Manipulating food: Apes use their ungual plates to tear and manipulate food, such as fruit and leaves.
• Self-defense: Apes may use their ungual plates to defend themselves against predators or other apes.

It's worth noting that while apes do not have fingernails like humans, they do have a similar structure on their toes, which is also made of keratin.