Feline nature3 min
Whiskers and other cat senses: how cats perceive the world
Whiskers are sensitive touch organs; smell, sound and sight also shape a cat’s view of their surroundings.
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Senses, rhythms and individuality. A whole universe behind a familiar face.
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Whiskers are sensitive touch organs; smell, sound and sight also shape a cat’s view of their surroundings.
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