Ancient “Monkeydactyl” dinosaur bears the oldest known opposed thumbs

Artist’s impression of Monkeydactyl, or Kunpengopterus antipollicatus.  Chuang Zhao – By Nick Lavars 2021 Apr 12 – It’s a common view that opposable thumbs are a key feature that distinguishes us from most other species, but a flying reptile that clambered through the trees …