What is Paw?
[[Image:Paw and pads.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Front paw of dog showing A) claw, B) digital pads, C) metacarpal pad, D) dew claw, E) carpal pad]] A '''paw''' is the soft [[foot]] of a mammal that has [[claw]]s or nails. A hard foot is called a hoof. Paws are used to pad feet for walking and reduce friction. == Animals with paws == * Members of the [[Canidae]] family, such as [[dog]]s and [[fox]]es * [[Felidae|Felines]], such as [[cat]]s and [[tiger]]s * [[Bear]]s and [[Raccoon]]s * [[Weasel]]s and other [[mustelid]]s * [[Rodent]]s <gallery> Image:DogDewClawTika1 wb.jpg|A [[dog]]'s paw resting on a hard concrete surface Image:Panthera tigris11.jpg|A [[tiger]]'s paw, showing pads </gallery> {{science-stub}} [[Category:Animal anatomy]]