Why Do Humans Have Fingernails?

Fingernails are like tiny shields that grow on our fingers. They help us grab things and keep our fingers safe from getting hurt. Imagine your finger is a superhero, the fingernail is its shield!

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  1. When you pick up a pencil, your fingernail helps you hold it tightly
  2. Fingernails keep your fingers from getting scratched when you dig in the dirt
  3. A cat's claws are like human fingernails, they help them climb and catch prey

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