What are the characteristics of cat's claws?

What are the characteristics of cat's claws?

Cats are one of the common pets of human beings. Cats' claws are an important part of cats' bodies. They not only have the functions of climbing, defending and hunting, but also have some unique characteristics.

1, claw structure

Cats' claws are composed of claw nails, phalanges and claw muscles. Cat's claw nails are thicker, which can prevent them from thinning. At the same time, they grow very fast and will naturally fall off every once in a while to update their sharper claws. Cat's phalanx is very long, which can exert excellent elasticity and stability, making the cat more flexible when climbing trees, running and jumping. Cats' paw muscles are also very strong, especially those that kick their feet, which can make cats climb higher and jump farther.

2, claw-shrinking ability

Cats have a unique ability to retract their claws, so that they are completely hidden under the skin at the toes, and only a small part of them are exposed. This ability can not only protect your fingernails from being scratched, but also easily climb trees and rocks, and at the same time control your own strength without causing too much harm to human beings.

3, paw print shape

The shape of cat paw prints is also unique to cat paws. The paw prints of cats' front paws and rear paws are different in shape. The paw print of the front paw is semicircular, the paw print of the rear paw is oval, and the paw print of the rear paw is larger than that of the front paw. This is because the hind paw is like a human foot and needs to bear more weight and pressure than the front paw, so the plantar muscles are developed and the paw prints are naturally different in shape.

4. Traces left by claw marks

Another unique skill of a cat's paw is that it can leave deep paw prints. This is because the cat's claw nails are sharp and powerful, and it is easy to cut deep marks. Under the seemingly thin appearance of cat's claws, there is unexpected energy and strength. As the cat walks, runs and climbs, its paw prints have become a kind of decoration and imprint, adding mysterious and charming temperament to the cat.

In a word, although the cat's claws seem simple, they contain many mysteries and unique characteristics. These characteristics not only make the cat's survival and activities more flexible, but also make people appreciate and love this cute little guy more.