leghold trap

Apparatus meant to capture an animal by the paw.

spring

Elastic metal device that stretches to allow the jaws to spread and contracts to close them when the pan is pushed down.

spring

Elastic metal device that stretches to allow the jaws to spread and contracts to close them when the pan is pushed down.

jaws

Metal parts that close over the animal’s paw.

dog

Lock that keeps the trap open and that automatically activates it when the pan is pushed down.

pan

Part that snaps the trap jaws shut when pushed down.