Canines have protruding stiff hairs from the side of their muzzles that resemble a human beard, but dog whiskers are much more complex in their functionality when compared to the stubble humans sport.

A 100-year-old stuffed hippo has helped biologists better understand how mammals use their whiskers. Billie, a former resident of London Zoo in the 1920s, was taken out of the Leeds Museums ...

Dogs use their whiskers to sense nearby objects, feel out new spaces, and signal other dogs. Never remove or trim your dog's whiskers, since this can affect their spatial awareness and safety.

Whether cats are cute because of their whiskers or whiskers are cute because they come on cats, one thing is certain: The two make an irresistibly adorable combination. Some whiskers are exuberant ...

Languages: English and Italian. A cat called Mr. Odell has melted hearts all over the internet after his owners shared a video of his whiskers' transformation on social media. The viral clip ...

Now, using high-speed infrared cameras, researchers at Dartmouth College have discovered that the whiskers on these bats help them expertly extract nectar from the blooms, sometimes as quickly as ...

Many rodents use whiskers to feel their way around their world. But rats appear to take this one step further, using special, antennae-like whiskers above their eyes to sense subtle air movement.

I was wondering, how long do cats’ whiskers get? – Cat Painter DEAR CAT PAINTER: Local artist Kathryn Swantee has done numerous pet portraits, as you can see from the accompanying image.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Over 23 million years ago, an ancient relative of modern seals ...