Timeline for How could cats evolve toxic claws?
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| Jul 14, 2017 at 19:36 | comment | added | Neocognitron | Cats do have interdigital scent glands. These glands are often cited as part of the reason for "claw sharpening" behavior, the scratching action spreads the scent. pictures-of-cats.org/the-basics/cat-anatomy-facts-for-kids/… | |
| Apr 2, 2017 at 20:22 | vote | accept | Secespitus | ||
| Mar 31, 2017 at 18:25 | comment | added | thegreatemu | Maybe a mucus that fills the claw sheathe, so that a thin layer is reapplied every time they are retracted? | |
| Mar 31, 2017 at 16:53 | comment | added | Anoplexian | You could also make the claw anatomy partly composed of a toxin, like an alloy for metals. | |
| Mar 31, 2017 at 13:59 | comment | added | mirabilos | The venom could be delivered in a way that it coats the claws instead of being passed through a hollow inside. | |
| Mar 31, 2017 at 13:12 | comment | added | James | @alamar yeah I specifically mention that as an option. | |
| Mar 31, 2017 at 13:06 | comment | added | alamar | They can put poison on their claws from the outside during grooming. | |
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| Mar 30, 2017 at 19:07 | history | answered | James | CC BY-SA 3.0 |