Whats the only big cat with non-retractable claws?

Answer 1

Most cats claws retract automatically. It takes force for them to protract. So most cats actually have protractable claws. The fishing cat (front feet), cheetah and Onza are the only cats whos claws do not fully retract and sheath.

Answer 2

All breeds of cats have retractable claws except the cheetah. It has non retractable claws which help it to grip the ground when running fast. This is a disadvantage when it does catch its prey as the claws are not as sharp.

Answer 3

The only type of big cat that does not have any retractable claws is the cheetah. Its claws do not retract like a house cats' claws do. they stay out to help the cheetah grip the ground while it chases its prey.

Answer 4

Cheetahs. They can not retract their claws. This is so they have a good grip on the ground whilst they are chasing their prey as their prey will twist and turn in an effort to escape with out becoming dinner.

Answer 5

The Cheetah can't retract its claws.

Answer 6

not sure... but it could be a hybrid such as the lyger

The Cheetah. Well if you count them as a big cat. Some people think that Cheetahs are in the small cat family.

Answer 7

Cheetahs do not have retractable claws. Their claws work similarly to dogs' claws.

Answer 8

The cheetah, technically not a big cat, has non-retractable claws.

Answer 9

All the big cats have retractable claws:Lions

Tigers

Leopards

Jaguars

Snow leopards