{"id":3069,"date":"2021-05-14T03:00:42","date_gmt":"2021-05-13T16:30:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/2dpoint.net\/?p=3069"},"modified":"2021-05-13T20:27:16","modified_gmt":"2021-05-13T09:57:16","slug":"why-do-cats-have-whiskers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/2dpoint.net\/why-do-cats-have-whiskers\/","title":{"rendered":"Why do cats have whiskers?"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading Time: <\/span> < 1<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>
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  1. When we think of cat whiskers, we think of the stiff hairs growing about the mouth of a cat.<\/li>\n
  2. Most cats, however, have whiskers above the eyes, on the chin, on the forelegs, near the ears, and above the upper lip.<\/li>\n
  3. And while whiskers come out from hair follicles like other hairs, they have roots that are three times deeper.<\/li>\n
  4. These deep routes mean that the whisker-follicles are packed with nerves and vessels.<\/li>\n
  5. And this makes them extremely sensitive\u2014they have been found to be as sensitive as human fingertips (a slight touch and you know what\u2019s happening).<\/li>\n
  6. Cats have great hearing and smelling abilities but their eyesight is not good\u2014they have difficulty focusing on objects up close.<\/li>\n
  7. Whiskers help cats overcome this \u201chandicap\u201d and by brushing its whiskers against an object, a cat can detect the precise location, size, and texture of the object, even in the dark.<\/li>\n
  8. Whiskers also help cats detect subtle changes in the air current and these subtle changes can also inform the cat about the size, shape, and speed of nearby objects.<\/li>\n
  9. So, it is this feature that helps the cat decide whether it can fit into a tight space or not.<\/li>\n
  10. Detection of the changes in the air current also alerts the cat of any approaching danger.<\/li>\n
  11. Also, the ends of the whiskers have sensory organs called proprioceptors.<\/li>\n
  12. The proprioceptors send messages to the brain regarding the position of the body and limbs and are one of the main reasons that cats always land on their feet.<\/li>\n
  13. Whiskers also provide humans insights into a cat\u2019s state of mind\u2014stretched whiskers, pulled back across the face, are an indication that the cat is feeling threatened.<\/li>\n
  14. On the other hand, relaxed whiskers mean a cat is feeling safe and content.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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