Why do lions forepaws have long retractile claws?

Answer 1

The claws of a lion are used in hunting, allowing them to hook into and drag down large prey animals. To protect these claws from damage, as well as make sure the lion can walk and run properly, these can be retracted like the claws of a house cat.

Answer 2

All the felines (including lions) have retractable claws,with the exception of cheetah.This helps them keep their claws razor-sharp.If they couldn't retract their claws,the continuous contact with the ground would cause the claws to lose their sharpness.This is why cheetahs,on the other hand,which don't have retractable claws,don't have very sharp claws.The same goes with dogs;they also don't have retractable claws,so their claws are not very sharp.

When a lion is not hunting or fighting,it retracts its claws so as to keep them in good condition.It will only use them at the moment the fight starts.There is a physical necessity behind this retractibility;Lions often hunt very large animals,which are very difficult to control because of their weight.So they must hold on on them really tight.And the sharper the claws,the stronger and steadier will be the grip (except from their efficiency as weapons by themselves).

There is also a physical necessity behind the non retractibility of cheetah claws;They continuously need them in running.Cheetahs run extremely fast when hunting,and the only way to preserve their balance when an antelope suddenly changes directions is to use their claws as slowing down breaks.Moreover,by using their claws when running straight forward,they gain more speed,as the pace is steadier.

Answer 3

they have long retractable claws to help them attack there prey

Answer 4

The long claws are to help lions grab and hold their prey.

Answer 5

because they need them for hunting there prey.

Answer 6

Lions have long nails that give them better traction while running down their prey and allow them to hold on to said sad prey.

Answer 7

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