Furry Fun Fact of the Day: Cats’ whiskers are like a built-in measuring tape!

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Pets can do all sorts of crazy – and wonderful – things, can’t they? We bet you discover new things about them daily.

Have you ever heard of a singing dog for example?

Join The South African website as we set out to learn fascinating – and often humourous – fun facts that set our pets apart from the rest of the animal kingdom.

Discover things about these bundles of joy that will leave you chuckling and wondering if they’re not little humans in disguise!

Cats’ whiskers are like a built-in measuring tape!

Cats’ whiskers aren’t just for show; they’re highly sensitive tactile organs that act as a sophisticated measuring tool. Each whisker’s root is embedded with numerous nerves, making them incredibly responsive to even the slightest changes in air currents and pressure. This allows a cat to detect the size and shape of openings with remarkable accuracy. Since a cat’s body is generally proportional to its whisker span, if their whiskers can pass through a space, they know their body can too. This ability is crucial for navigating narrow passages, hunting in dense undergrowth, and exploring unfamiliar environments, making whiskers an essential part of a cat’s survival toolkit.

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Artificial Intelligence assisted in compiling this article.