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Why do leopards have claws?

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Leopards have claws for the same reason that all cats have them. They enable them to climb trees and most importantly the claws help they hold onto their prey while hunting.

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to grab their pray

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It helps it rip apart the preys meat.

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Yes, they have the largest claws.

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