Why do we have nails?

Why do we have nails? I sure it's a question some of you have wondered before. Along with answering this question, I will also answer some add on questions, links at the bottom of this page.

We have nails because humans are primates, an animal group that includes apes, monkeys, gorillas and orangutans.

                                                 A picture graph of primapes.

Essentially, nails are an evolved, flattened form of claw

What function do nails provide? https://www.pageorama.com/?p=wdwhnpps-function

How fast do nails grow? https://www.pageorama.com/?p=wdwhnpps-growth