Why does a cat have whiskers?
By Hope
@1hopefulman (45111)
Canada
August 31, 2017 10:23pm CST
Is it only to be good-looking and have that sophisticated look? Or is there much more to the whiskers of a cat?
What can a cat do with his whiskers? What practical function do the whiskers of cat have? What is the purpose of the whiskers of a cat?
The whiskers are not just there to enhance the looks of a cat. They are there so that the a cat can do so much more.
The whiskers are very sensitive sensors that can detect any movement of air and therefore identify prey in the dark without having to see it and therefore they can catch it and this makes them excellent night hunters.
With their whiskers cats can measure the size of an opening so that they quickly know if they can make it through or whether they should avoid attempting to do through the opening.
So the whiskers are very important to the survival of a cat and should not be cut.
Scientists are studying the whiskers of a cat so that they could make better robots to help them easily navigate around objects.
Ecclesiastes 3:11 Easy-to-Read Version 11 God gave us the ability to think about his world, but we can never completely understand everything he does. And yet, he does everything at just the right time.
Isn't it interesting how we study God's creations to make our life better as robots could go where it is too dangerous for us?
Have you been amazed of some things you have seen a cat do?
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@1hopefulman (45111)
• Canada
1 Sep 17
Interesting! Those whiskers are like second eyes.
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@nanette64 (20363)
• Fairfield, Texas
2 Sep 17
Just like humans have 5 senses; when 1 is taken away the other 4 take over @minx267 . The same goes for an animal. When 1 is missing the others get enhanced.
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@1hopefulman (45111)
• Canada
1 Sep 17
Yes, they are there for a good reason and cutting them confuses the cat and makes his life difficult.
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@nanette64 (20363)
• Fairfield, Texas
2 Sep 17
Whoever did that should have their a** whipped @much2say .
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@1hopefulman (45111)
• Canada
1 Sep 17
Apparently, it is so that no predator will be able to detect them from their smell and they are able to hide..
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@toniganzon (77223)
• Philippines
2 Sep 17
@1hopefulman Oh that explains it! Thanks.
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@nanette64 (20363)
• Fairfield, Texas
2 Sep 17
They lick themselves to keep the coat clean @toniganzon just like we would take a shower or bath.
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@1hopefulman (45111)
• Canada
1 Sep 17
She is a cat lover for sure and was well versed on the features that cats possess. .
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@LadyDuck (502573)
• Italy
2 Sep 17
@1hopefulman She was a cat lover and a very intelligent woman, she knew so many things it was a pleasure to speak with her.
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@nanette64 (20363)
• Fairfield, Texas
2 Sep 17
You are absolutely correct @1hopefulman . The whiskers are 'sensors'.
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@1hopefulman (45111)
• Canada
2 Sep 17
Thanks for the confirmation! 
Have you ever had a cat as a pet?
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@nanette64 (20363)
• Fairfield, Texas
3 Sep 17
@1hopefulman I have 13 of them as we speak. Yeah, I know, people call me the Cat Lady.
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@andriaperry (118793)
• Anniston, Alabama
1 Sep 17
Yes I have. Cats jump when you expect them not to and to very high places.
Thanks for the bible quote, reminds me to wait and I will receive.
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@1hopefulman (45111)
• Canada
1 Sep 17
And we shouldn't forget that they have nine lives. 
If we stick with Him, we won't be disappointed. 
If we stick with Him, we won't be disappointed. 
@buenavida (9984)
• Sweden
1 Sep 17
Thank you for reminding of the wonders of God's creation.. Is there some research of why cats are purring?
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@buenavida (9984)
• Sweden
1 Sep 17
@1hopefulman Thank you, that is interesting!!
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@1hopefulman (45111)
• Canada
1 Sep 17
Your cat's purring can signal happiness, anxiety, or another emotion. WebMD explains how to read that gentle feline rumbling.
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@youless (114117)
• Guangzhou, China
1 Sep 17
@buenavida Of course the whiskers will grow back but it takes some time
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@1hopefulman (45111)
• Canada
1 Sep 17
@youless Naughty, naughty! Good thing they grow back. Now, don't do that again!
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@Freelanzer (10782)
• Canada
2 Sep 17
I don't think the whiskers enhance the cat's look so it had to serve another purpose. Good to know.
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@1hopefulman (45111)
• Canada
5 Sep 17
Yes, they are very important to a cat. Enjoy your beautiful cat!
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@1hopefulman (45111)
• Canada
1 Sep 17
Everything is there for a reason and to help them survive. Every creature is wonderfully made.
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@1hopefulman (45111)
• Canada
3 Jan 18
So that he won't be jealous of the cat?
So that he can tickle his wife when he kisses her?
So that he can stroke it when he has a problem and it helps him to think?
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@db20747 (43419)
• Washington, District Of Columbia
3 Jan 18
@1hopefulman Good answer!! I couldn't think of all those uses. I would say to shield him from the winter cold.
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@1hopefulman (45111)
• Canada
1 Sep 17
Yes, whiskers have a number of uses and also adds to the good looks of cats.1 person likes this
