All About Claws

Grabbing claws

Climbing claws

Running claws

Digging claws

Floating claws

Slicing claws

Gripping claws

Hanging claws

Trekking claws

Fishing claws

Lifting claws

Grooming claws

More About Claws

Owls have sharp, curved and powerful claws with which they can grab and carry away their prey swiftly.

Koalas have long, sharp claws on their front and hind paws, which help them grip and climb tall trees.

Ostriches have three front toes and no hind toe, which helps them run fast.

Armadillos have huge front claws with which they dig deep into the earth to reach ants and termites.

Pheasant-tailed Jacanas have super-long toes. They help spread the bird’s weight over a large area, allowing them to easily walk across floating vegetation.

Crabs’ claws, called pincers, are used for fighting, catching prey and slicing it apart to eat.

Monitor lizards use their long, strong claws while climbing, to cling to steep rock surfaces or trees.

Bats use their strong claws to hang upside down while roosting.

Snow Leopards have extendable claws which allow them a firm grip while climbing trees or mountains.

Kodiak Brown Bears find fish underwater and pin them with their claws.

Eagles have four very sharp and strong talons with which they can lift even heavy prey.

Monkeys use their claws to pick lice from each other’s hair.