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Yes whiskers are used to help balance as well as feelers to help them judge space and help in the dark. A cats tail also helps them balance, my cat had lost his tail do to an injury and now he uses his whiskers more to help balance. Even though Issacc lost his tail his balance is as good as ever, they adapt. Whiskers on all animals help them move threw the dark, a good example is a rat, a rat stays close to the wall when running around in the dark and his whiskers make this possible. The whiskers feel along the base of the wall and the animals can make judgment calls extremely fast to tell them to turn, stop, or whatever the case may be.
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What does tigers whiskers DO for them?
Same as they do for all cats. Whiskers are how they balance
What are cat whiskers adapted for?
Cats whiskers are used to let the cat know if they will fit through a area. If a cats whiskers are cut it throws off their sense of balance also.
Will a cat stop eating if his whiskers were cut off?
A cat can't balance without its whiskers. Cutting a cats whiskers off is cruel and you'd have to be a complete jackass to do that to an animal
Do all cats have whiskers such as lions?
Yes, all cats, including lions, have whiskers. Whiskers are vital sensory organs that help cats navigate their surroundings in low light conditions, detect changes in air currents, and assess objects or prey in close proximity.
What is a word beginning with wh that cats have on their faces?
Cats have whiskers.
Can you clip the end of cats whiskers?
No, you should never clip them. They are very sensitive and they need them for balance, etc.
If one cat has 16 whiskers then seven cats will have how many whiskers?
If one cat has 16 whiskers, then seven cats would have a total of 16 whiskers multiplied by 7. This equals 112 whiskers. Therefore, seven cats will have 112 whiskers in total.
Do cats have black whiskers?
Yes, cats can have black whiskers. Whisker color can vary among cats, with some having black whiskers while others may have whiskers that match the color of their fur.
Do cats' whiskers turn white with age?
Yes, cats' whiskers can turn white with age.
How cats and dogs look different?
cats and dogs look different cause cats have long whiskers and dogs have short whiskers.
Can cats have black whiskers?
Yes, cats can have black whiskers. Whiskers can come in various colors, including black, depending on the cat's fur color.
Will a cat walk funny if you cut there whiskers?
Yes!A cats whiskers are like our pinky toes we need them for balance!
