Pets Asked by LOSTinNEWYORK on August 18, 2021
Whiskers definitely make the shape of a cat’s face. I have always wanted to know why cats have whiskers.
Whiskers on a cat serves several functions, as noted below:
Correct answer by LOSTinNEWYORK on August 18, 2021
Pretty much all mammals have wiskers. Many fish have whiskers. They are feelers around the mouth / nose. Feeding and navigation in general.
Answered by paparazzo on August 18, 2021
Cat whiskers are actually touch receptors. They have a sensory organ at the end of their whiskers that is called a propriceptor. The propriceptor actually sends signals to the cat's brain and nervous system related to the position of their body and limbs. This helps them make decisions about their next movement and allow them to gauge if they would, or would not, be able to fit into a small space, without seeing it. Without their whiskers they would not be able to visually measure distance, i.e. jumping on to something very narrow.
They also use their whiskers when they are chasing prey because the whiskers are sensitive enough to pick up the vibrations in the air. They also allow the cat to see in the dark and avoid predators. When a cat rubs their whiskers up against an object, they can detect the exact size, texture, and location of that specific object.
To summarize, a cat using their whiskers to receive information about their surroundings, directly into the cat's sensory nerves, which allows them to respond to changes in their surroundings.
Answered by Katie Hurley on August 18, 2021
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