In fact, I support em. Actually, not that many people ponder this, but that's what us scientific types think about. Felines kill thier prey with a chokehold bite to the neck. Well, beaks don't hold up to that sort of stuff, so that's out. That leaves us with raptors.
Griffins have BIG talons.
Actually, a lot. They have a reversable toe. Good, I couldn't find a picture. It is a calm, bright day, and a herd of deer graze in a meadow. Oh, how sweet.