7 Rare Facts You Didn't Know About Cat Whiskers

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Cat whiskers are specialised sensory hairs that help cats navigate and sense their surroundings.

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They are generally about as wide as a cat's body, serving as a "built-in measuring tape" to determine if they can fit through a tight opening.

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They detect changes in air currents, acting like radar to help a cat "see" and navigate in the dark by sensing objects in its path.

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Since cats have limited near-vision, whiskers are crucial for sensing the precise location of captured prey.

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Whiskers contain proprioceptors, which are sensory receptors that send signals to the brain.

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It helps the cat understand its body's position and limb movements for better balance and coordination.

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Like fur, cats naturally shed their whiskers, and new ones grow in their place.

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Unlike normal hairs, whiskers are thicker and stiffer and are embedded three times deeper into the skin.

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