| They have short tails and limbs, and both the forefeet and hindfeet have five digits. |
| The first 2 digits of their forefeet are opposable to the other three in the more arboreal species. |
| The forefeet have 5 digits, but the thumb is reduced in size. The hindfeet have five functional digits. |
| The forefeet have extremely long and strong claws that are used for loosening packed earth. |
| The forefeet have four toes, which are easily manoeuvrable and used for grasping. |
| The forefeet have 4 digits and the hindfeet 3, and each toe is tipped with an almost hoof-like claw. |
