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What sense do they provide and how do long whiskers help hamsters?
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∙ 13y ago
Hamsters provide all of the senses humans do! their long wiskers are their second pair of eyes!
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What sense do hamsters provide and how do long whiskers help hamsters?
Hamsters do not have good eyesight they depend on their sense of smell. so hamsters having long whiskers help them know were they are going and what they are doing its like anoth pair of eyes for them.
How long do whiskers help hamsters?
it helps them feel out where they are going. so if its hard for them to see they can feel out where there food and water is using their whiskers and sense of smell.
Why do hamsters have whiskers?
It helps them smell things better.
Does a tiger's whiskers glow in the dark?
Whiskers on hunting animals help the animal sense in the dark whether there is enough room for it to continue on. This helps in moving to where the animal thinks its prey is, but doesn't actually help in finding it.
How do the huge eyes and long whiskers are useful to mice?
I'm not sure about the eyes... But the whiskers are that long because mice are noctournal, so there whiskers help them to sense what is around them during the day.
What do animal use the whisker?
Whiskers have nerves and help animals feel more of their surroundings by sense of touch.
Why do seals have whiskers?
The same reason most animals that have whiskers do. It's part of there sense of touch. With seals, their whiskers help them sense slight changes in the movement of the water, helping them chase after prey and avoid predators.
What animal has the best sense of humor?
Apparently the dumbest domesticated animal is the Turkey. and horses
What purpose do a dog's whiskers serve?
Mainly to sense things. But don't pull them. you will throw their balance off!In general whiskers help them sense things in their surroundings. Whiskers on dogs and cats also measure how wide a narrow tunnel / burrow or hole is, and can improve their spacial awareness by acting not unlike a record player stylus detecting small vibrations and air movements around them.
Do catfish have whiskers?
Catfish do have whiskers which are called barbels and they help the fish find food
How can whiskers help cats?
Cats use their whiskers as a guideline for the size of their head. Say a cat is trying to fit through a hole and his whiskers rub, then he knows that he will get stuck if he continues into the hole.
Do all cats have whiskers such as lions?
Yes, a cat's whiskers help them with balance and depth perception.
