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Why don't more animals have opposable thumbs?

CrowdScience by BBC

Feb 20, 202626:28Science & Medicine

On a recent kayaking trip, CrowdScience listener Lanier sliced through his right thumb, putting it out of action for a while. This made life difficult, as he couldn’t button his shirt, tie his shoelaces or type efficient...

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Why don't more animals have opposable thumbs? is an episode from CrowdScience by BBC. On a recent kayaking trip, CrowdScience listener Lanier sliced through his right thumb, putting it out of action for a while. This made life difficult, as...

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Published Feb 20, 2026, 26:28 long, audio available.