Claws give animals such as cats extra grip for a hard push-off.
Sprinting shoes are designed with spikes for the same reason. The Canadian Museum of Nature invites you to experience and learn about nature's wonders. At the Victoria Memorial Museum Building in downtown Ottawa, we offer lively public programming to stimulate curiosity, provoke thought and strengthen knowledge and respect for the natural world. We offer tours and special events as well at the Natural Heritage Building in Aylmer, Quebec and in the Gatineau Park. We also present a number of special annual and seasonal programmes to coincide with events such as National Wildlife Week and Spring Break.