出典:Wikipedia
出典:『Wikipedia』 (2009/06/03 07:01 UTC 版)
Toe tufts are commonly found on cats with medium to long coats. Clumps of fur that stick out at least 1-2cm beyond the paw pad can be considered tufts. In addition to soft paw pads, toe tufts help a cat to silently stalk its prey by muffling excess noise. However, outdoor cats tend to lose their toe tufts due to excessive abrasion on the rougher outdoor surfaces. This is in stark contrast to indoor cats who spend most of their time walking on carpet or smooth floors.