Assertion: anteater | /r/CapableOf | walk on their knuckles
Facets:
value: to avoid stabbing themselves
type: PURPOSE
value: in order to protect them
type: PURPOSE
value: to protect their long claws
type: PURPOSE
value: with its toes
type: MANNER
value: than on its toes
type: OTHER
Source sentences:
text: The paws of all four species are tipped with enormous, knifelike claws so long and sharp that the anteaters have to walk on their knuckles or wrists to avoid stabbing themselves.
text: Therefore, the anteater walks with the front feet slightly curled, causing it to walk more on its knuckles than on its toes," says Schwartz.
text: They don’t walk on their feet; instead, with the claws curled up into the feet, anteaters walk on their "fists.
text: Their fore claws are so large that they need to walk of their knuckles.
text: The reason for this is that they walk using their fists, with claws retracted or curled up in their paws.
text: The anteater walks on its front knuckles (similar to the African apes) because its claws are so big and sharp and this helps to keep them out of the way.
text: The anteaters walk on the sides of the fist to avoid stabbing themselves or dulling the claws by stepping on them.
text: 8 – Anteaters have very long, non-retractible, curved claws on their front feet that are simply curled under when they move, so they walk on their knuckles.
text: Anteaters walk on their knuckles to protect their long claws from becoming dull.
text: They tend to walk on their knuckles and this helps to protect their claws from getting worn out.
text: The anteater walks on its knuckles with its toes pointed to the sides.
text: The anteater walks on its knuckles in order to protect them, giving it a shuffling gait.