round cushions known as "toe beans," or paw pads. But these pads aren't just an adorable accident of evolution — according to experts, they serve a myriad of purposes, from shock absorption to body ...

Wild Encounters Little Poppy’s Adorable Toe Beans in Action Posted: February 28, 2025 | Last updated: February 28, 2025 "Poppy the Prairie Dog is an irresistibly cute and playful prairie dog who ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — In collaboration with True Tattoo, Richmond Animal League hosted “Tattoos and Toe Beans” on Wednesday, where attendees got inked for a good cause. The event was held ...

Toes Are for Suckers ... Ever heard of a sloth bear? They’re very silly looking. Here at the Woodland Park Zoo, we have a mamma Sloth Bear who’s celebrating the arrival of Bowie, a female ...

Ed-Ni-Photo/iStock via Getty Images The term “polydactyl” originates in Greek and means “many digits” (i.e. toes or fingers). So, simply put, a polydactyl cat is a regular cat who has extra toes!