Environmental Graffiti

The Beautiful Complexity of Animal Hands

Something touches us about hands. Fingertips have some of the most densely packed nerve endings, provide the richest source of tactile feedback, and come with the best positioning capabilities – and not just while hovering over a keyboard. Some animals have hands too, or at least feet that closely resemble them, and they're endlessly fascinating both in form and function. Here are five of our favourites, and see if you can guess who's hand belongs to who.

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