Show your kids · Cat
What are a cat's whiskers for?
Ask your kid what they think whiskers do.
Here's the answer
Whiskers are sensitive hairs. When something touches a whisker, nerves near its root send information to the cat’s brain.
Source: VCA Animal Hospitals
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Gently brush a finger over the tiny hairs on your arm. Can you feel that light touch?
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