- Cats: Cats are known for their sharp claws, which they use for scratching surfaces, catching prey, and climbing trees.
- Dogs: Dogs have claws as well, although they are not as sharp as cats' claws. Dogs may scratch when they are itchy, in pain, or feeling anxious or defensive.
- Bears: Bears have long, sharp claws that they use for digging, climbing, hunting, and defending themselves.
- Birds: Some birds have sharp talons that they use for perching, grasping prey, and defending themselves. Birds of prey, such as hawks and falcons, have particularly strong and sharp talons.
- Squirrels: Squirrels have sharp claws that help them grip tree branches as they climb and move around.
- Mice and rats: These small rodents have sharp claws that they use for climbing, digging, and exploring their surroundings.
- Rabbits: Rabbits have sharp claws that they use for digging burrows and scratching themselves.
- Horses: Horses have hooves, which are hard, keratinous structures that cover their feet. Horses can scratch themselves by using their back hooves to reach their neck or other parts of their body.
- Snakes: Snakes have scales, but some species have rear-facing spines or keels on their scales. These spines can be used for scratching in some species.
- Armadillos: Armadillos have sharp claws that they use for digging burrows and searching for food.
These are just a few examples of animals that can scratch. Many other species have specialized claws, teeth, or other body parts that they use for scratching and other purposes.