claws

     

A claw is a curve, pointed appendage, found at the end of a toe or finger in most mammals, birds, and some reptiles.

Trivia about claws

  • These cheetah features are not retractile, unlike those of other big cats
  • Of all the varieties of cats big & small, the cheetah is the only one that can't fully retract these
  • These grizzly bear features can be up to 6 inches long & are non-retractable
  • Unlike most cats, a cheetah can't completely retract these, so be careful when shaking its paw
  • Your average housecat can extend & sheathe most of these at will
  • Most reptiles with toes have these on them, but the leatherback sea turtle doesn't
  • Except for the cheetah, all cats can retract these