What is a claw?
Q: What is a claw?
A: A claw is a sharp object found at the end of a toe or finger in many mammals, birds, and some reptiles, and also refers to the chelae of crabs and lobsters.
Q: What is a claw made of?
A: A claw is made of hard protein called keratin.
Q: What are claws used for in some mammals?
A: Claws are used by some meat-eating mammals such as cats to catch and hold prey, but they may also be used for other things such as digging, climbing trees, and so on, in those and other species.
Q: Are nails similar to claws?
A: Yes, similar appendages that are flat and do not come to a sharp point are called nails instead.
Q: What kind of animals have claws?
A: Many mammals, birds, and some reptiles have claws.
Q: What are the chelae of crabs and lobsters?
A: The chelae of crabs and lobsters are appendages that are often called claws or pincers.
Q: Can claws be used for things other than catching prey?
A: Yes, claws may also be used for things such as digging, climbing trees, and other purposes.
