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Why don't humans have paw feet? (lemmy.world)
submitted 3 months ago by Mobilityfuture@lemmy.world to c/showerthoughts@lemmy.world
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Humans are bi-pedal animals who walk extensively over long distances. However our feet are soft and not well suited to the task. However dogs, monkeys, and other animals have paws that serve as shoes to protect the feet.

No other mammal has such unprotected - but we are known for walking the farthest distances / nomadic behavior. Is this a joke?

I want paw feet instead of shoes.

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[-] spicytuna62@lemmy.world 7 points 3 months ago

I'd argue it's not always comfortable for them. Consider how hot black pavement can get on a summer day. I never make my dog walk across a parking lot when it's been baking under a 100 degree sun. I carry him to a shaded area, at least.

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