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Why do moles have sharp claws?

Updated: 10/9/2023
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14y ago

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Cats were, before humans domesticated them, wild animals, so it's just a thing they developed for protection.

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13y ago
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13y ago

Because when they scratch a wood or carpeted cat pole the outer sheaths of the claws come off making the claw very sharp.

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10y ago

Because it help them climb trees, as they are classified under the 'aboreal' group. Their sharp claws also aid in defence against predators or animals attacking them.

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14y ago

So they can dig holes to live in.

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13y ago

To scratch people.

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