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Why do cats have 'toe beans'?

From their tiny noses to their fluffy tails, there's a lot to love about cats. Many feline aficionados' favorite part about ...
Cats put a lot of wear and tear on their feet. Like your feet, cats' paws need to be cared for in order for them to be healthy and strong. You don't have to splurge on a kitty manicure and pedicure, ...
It's almost impossible not to give a little squeal of delight when a cat stretches out her toe beans. If you're unfamiliar with the term, "toe beans" simply refers to the squishy pads on the underside ...
The elegant structure of a naturally evolved cat’s paw has inspired a new way to protect paratroopers’ legs. This adventure is sketched in a study called “A 3D-printed sole design bioinspired by cat ...
Our cats' paws tap us gently on the face to wake us. They touch the ground silently as cats stalk their prey. They sheathe lethal blades of death — for mice, anyway. Beautiful, soft and deadly, paws ...