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For example, pandas are neither apes, monkeys, or any other primate.....nor are they related to us humans, either.....but they, too, have opposable thumbs. Convergent evolution, anyone? And speaking of us humans, we aren't that closely related to pigs at all, but porcine organs can still work as transplants for humans under the right conditions. Isn't that crazy?
And let's not get started on what is perhaps Australia's most unique animal.....the platypus. 
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