What are the structural benefits of nails versus claws?

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Nails like humans and apes have seem pretty weak compared to claws, and even other tree-dwelling species have hooked claws.

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You are very focused on claws, but that isn’t the only choice. We aren’t tree dwelling species and many animals that live on the ground have hooves or pads rather than claws. Look at the foot of an elephant or a hippo or a deer.

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