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Archive Home > 2008 > June > 03 > Cat whiskers are for more than vanity

Cat whiskers are for more than vanity

Sensitive hairs help felines navigate at night, provide a sense of their space

By Laura Moss / The Bulletin
June 3, 2008

What may seem like a cosmetic feature on cats is likely much more important for their day-to-day living.

Cat whiskers serve several known purposes for cats, and maybe some unknown ones as well.

A common misconception is cats’ whiskers help them balance, according to the Cat....

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