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Cat Claw Facts

Cat claws are different from human nails.

Cats have claws because they are useful for catching and holding prey and climbing trees. There are specific difference between claws and nails, and cats' claws have some special characteristics. They grow in layers, like an onion, and they curve at the end. Learn more: "Fascinating Facts about Cat Claws."

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