Whiskers come in all sizes and shapes. But whether long and droopy, short and loopy, or straight and stiff, these special hairs all have one purpose: They help animals survive. How much do you know about whiskers? Take this quiz and become a whisker wizard.
1. Whiskers are sensitive to...
2. Human beards, though often called whiskers, actually consist of regular hairs. Beards aren’t touch sensitive as whiskers are, but they can grow long, very long. What is the longest human beard on record?
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3. Which statement is true?
4. Whiskers are ________ than normal hairs.
5. The harbor seal uses its whiskers to sense the movement of fish. To work well underwater, the seal’s whiskers must be extra-_______.
6. A cat on the prowl holds its whiskers out on each side of its face like a pair of fans. But when it pounces on prey, the cat moves its whiskers...
Check your answers.
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Illustrations by BB Sams
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