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What's the purpose of a cat's whiskers?

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What's the purpose of a cat's whiskers?

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A cat's whiskers serve several purposes:

  1. Navigation: Whiskers are highly sensitive to touch and help cats navigate in the dark or tight spaces by detecting changes in their surroundings.
  2. Measurement: Whiskers help cats gauge the width of openings, determining whether they can fit through a space.
  3. Communication: Whiskers can also convey a cat's mood or emotional state based on their position and movement.

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