The hair or fur of mammals has a practical purpose but whiskers have a different mechanism. Cat whiskers are much denser than hair or fur, growing sparsely around the muzzle and above the eyes. They are scientifically known as vibrissae, an etymologically Latin word that refers to vibration. Composition Whiskers are like hair containing a […]

When we say “squeeze” we mean “passionately cuddle.” What is it about cute animals (and things) that brings a swell of irrepressible emotion in us? As you might have guessed science suggests that these feelings are biological and have some sort of basis in survival. Seeing Cute Animals from a Distance You might have noticed […]