How do primates keep their fingernails and toenails trim?

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Primates maintain their fingernails and toenails through natural wear and tear rather than active grooming methods like nail clippers. The discussion highlights that primates do not require external tools for nail maintenance due to their lifestyle and environmental interactions. Additionally, the notion that hair growth rate is influenced by existing hair length is addressed, with a consensus that this is not applicable to nails. The topic also touches on the behavior of nail-biting in primates as a response to stress or nervousness.

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Just wondering (after all - they don't have nail clippers) :)

Oh - and is growth rate ever affected by how much hair/nail there already is? (I doubt there is - but apparently it seems that hair seems to grow faster after being cut, is this true?)
 
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Primates do not need to actively keep their fingernails and toenails in trim because of general wear and tear.
 
Also, do they bite their fingernails when nervous?
 

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