In Madagascar, the aye-aye uses its extra-long 8cm finger to search for grubs. But scientists have spotted another use: picking its nose.
Grub’s up


In Madagascar, the aye-aye uses its extra-long 8cm finger to search for grubs. But scientists have spotted another use: picking its nose.
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