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The claws on the feet of the penguin stop them from slipping on the ice.
They also dig their claws into the ice to help them stand upright when motionless.
Due to the anatomy of penguins, it is impossible for them to lift their feet upwards to a suitable height to be able to claw at predators. Considering the predators of penguins are larger than them, clawing them would be completely useless and have no effect. The main defence for a penguin is to swim very fast away from the threat.
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Do penguis have claws yes or no?
Penguins have webbed feet that terminate in several claw-like appendages. However, in the 'clawing' sense of claws, penguins don't use the ends of their webbed feet as claws for feeding purposes, but do use them to secure purchase on ice and on hilly areas where they breed.So, 'yes' if by claws you mean 'look like claws'. (Scientists use the term claw to describe the terminus of the webbed foot of a penguin.)So, 'no' if by claws you mean 'uses claws to catch food, like a cat or a raven'.
Do bats have claws?
they do have claws because they use their shrap claws to open the body of their prey. they do have claws because they use their shrap claws to open the body of their prey.
How does a penguin live in the polar biome?
it has thick layers of blubber and feathers to protect itself from the cold winds and ocean, sharp claws to grip on the ice, and powerful flippers to proppel it through the ocean
How do cat's claws retract?
When a cat let's it's claws come out, it puts force on its pads pushing out the claws. When that force is stopped, the claws retract.
Do squirrels have retractable claws?
No, a squirrels claws are not retractable.
How does a penguin hunt for its food?
some grab a hold with there claws because some penguins have claws
Do penguis have claws yes or no?
Penguins have webbed feet that terminate in several claw-like appendages. However, in the 'clawing' sense of claws, penguins don't use the ends of their webbed feet as claws for feeding purposes, but do use them to secure purchase on ice and on hilly areas where they breed.So, 'yes' if by claws you mean 'look like claws'. (Scientists use the term claw to describe the terminus of the webbed foot of a penguin.)So, 'no' if by claws you mean 'uses claws to catch food, like a cat or a raven'.
Do bats have claws?
they do have claws because they use their shrap claws to open the body of their prey. they do have claws because they use their shrap claws to open the body of their prey.
How does a penguin live in the polar biome?
it has thick layers of blubber and feathers to protect itself from the cold winds and ocean, sharp claws to grip on the ice, and powerful flippers to proppel it through the ocean
Do koalas have claws?
Koalas do not have large claws, but they do have very strong and sharp claws.
How do cat's claws retract?
When a cat let's it's claws come out, it puts force on its pads pushing out the claws. When that force is stopped, the claws retract.
Does cheetah have crest or claws?
They have claws.
What is a physical description of an emperor penguin?
the actual description is a big furry mammal that cant fly they are the biggest penguins in the world they are about 2 feet orange fur on the side of his beak black little claws
Are cheetahs nails claws or nails?
Claws becuz they need claws to get there food not nails
What kind of claws does a falcon have?
the claws to a falcon are called nunicas.
What is the word for when a cat's claws come out due to anger?
Unsheath means your cats claws come out, sheath means the claws are in.
What kind of claws do leopards have?
weird claws
