Polydactyly is the term for when someone has extra digits, or fingers or toes. It usually means that a baby is born with at least six fingers on one or both hands or six toes on one or both feet. It's ...

A common anatomical variation is being born with more than ten fingers or more than ten toes. Former Doctor Who actor David Tennant this week confirmed he has 11 toes. He says he was born with an ...

Every so often, a kitten comes along who’s just too cute for words—and Bella is definitely one of them. This tiny gray and white sweetheart has paws that are a little extra, literally. She’s a ...

Maine Coons' 'Polydactyl Toe Bean Haul' Is an Epic Display of Humongous Fuzzy Feet originally appeared on Parade Pets. Maine Coons don't get nearly enough credit. These kitties boast a long list of ...

A kitten called Pancake has captured hearts online after going viral on TikTok because of his unusual front paws that make him look as if he's wearing mittens. The post was shared last Friday by his ...

In times of trouble, there’s always one thing you can count on to lift your spirits, and that’s the sight of a tiny, fluffy kitten taking a cozy nap and stretching adorably. It is scientifically ...

Polydactyly, the presence of an extra finger, is a common and often harmless congenital condition resulting from minor genetic signaling changes during fetal development. While it can be inherited or ...

Q: Why do some cats have extra toes? A: Cats normally have 18 toes: five on each front paw and four on each back paw. Some cats are born with additional toes — usually on front paws, but sometimes on ...

Amanda Meyer is affiliated with the Australian and New Zealand Association of Clinical Anatomists, the American Association for Anatomy, and the Global Neuroanatomy Network. Alexandra Trollope does ...