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Might help to know where you are, geographically. Here are some of my guesses: * Small bear * large raccoon * opossum * fisher

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Do squirrels have retractable claws?

No, a squirrels claws are not retractable.


How long does it take a sloth to climb up a tree?

A sloth can take several minutes to several hours to climb up a tree, depending on the height of the tree, the sloth's age and health, and other factors. Sloths move very slowly and deliberately, relying on their strong limbs and claws to pull themselves up.


Can a cat run down a tree?

Not really. A cat's claws are, of course, pointed backwards, so if the cat is head downwards, the claws give him very little control over his speed or direction; when he tries to set them into the tree bark, his own downward speed, aided by gravity, will prevent them from setting properly. While it may look like he is running down the tree, it is better to call it a slightly-controlled fall. Generally a cat coming down a tree, if he is head-first, will have his fore-limbs spread out wide and almost at right angles to his body, so that his claws, now aimed sideways, will have at least some grip on the tree.


What are some animals that climb trees?

The dew claws help as a grip so the dogs don't slide off the tree. Wolves and (wild dogs) can climb trees to get the animals that inhabit it. That's not correct. The only canine that can climb trees is the grey fox. No other dog can actually (naturally) hold its weight on it's claws.


Animal with the strongest arms?

The animal with the strongest arms is the chimpanzee. Chimpanzees have powerful arm muscles that allow them to swing from tree to tree and climb with ease. Their arms are stronger than those of humans, relative to their body size.