How to use enums as flags in C++?

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The “correct” way is to define bit operators for the enum, as:

enum AnimalFlags
{
    HasClaws   = 1,
    CanFly     = 2,
    EatsFish   = 4,
    Endangered = 8
};

inline AnimalFlags operator|(AnimalFlags a, AnimalFlags b)
{
    return static_cast<AnimalFlags>(static_cast<int>(a) | static_cast<int>(b));
}

Etc. rest of the bit operators. Modify as needed if the enum range exceeds int range.

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