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  2. Whiskers - Wikipedia

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    Animals can be deprived of their whisker sense for a period of weeks by whisker trimming (they soon grow back), or for the duration of an experimental trial by restraining the whiskers with a flexible cover like a mask (the latter technique is used, in particular, in studies of marine mammals [31]).

  3. Cat senses - Wikipedia

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    The tapetum lucidum reflecting green in the pupils of a cat Cat eyes stand out. Cats have a tapetum lucidum, which is a reflective layer behind the retina that sends light that passes through the retina back into the eye. [1] They also have a high number of rods in their retina that are sensitive to dim light. [2]

  4. 11 interesting cat facts you're bound to find a-meow-sing - AOL

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  5. Tacca chantrieri - Wikipedia

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    T. chantrieri is often referred to as the bat flower, devil flower, or cat whiskers. [6] It is an unusual plant in that it has black flowers. T. chantrieri has bracts that look like wings and are large in area. The flower can be up to 12 inches across. [5] Its height can range anywhere from 50–100 cm tall.

  6. Folks Share The Best Cat Smiles They’ve Ever Been Blessed To ...

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    It turns out that cats have their own analogue of a smile - they simply blink slowly when they look at their owners. And scientists who have studied thousands of cat-human interactions are sure ...

  7. American Wirehair - Wikipedia

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    The American Wirehair is a breed of domestic cat originating in upstate New York, which is characterized by its wiry fur and crinkly whiskers caused by a genetic mutation. As of 2017 [update] , though the breed is well-known, it is ranked as the rarest of the 41 Cat Fanciers' Association breeds.

  8. Why The World Seems To Fall Silent After A Fresh Snow - AOL

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    On those mornings when you’re the first one out the door after a heavy snow and trudging through the snow to enjoy the sights or to get to your car, all you might hear (especially when the snow ...

  9. Sphynx cat - Wikipedia

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    While they lack much of the fur of other cat breeds, Sphynxes are not necessarily hypoallergenic. [16] Allergies to cats are triggered by a protein called Fel d1, not cat hair itself. [17] Fel d1 is a protein primarily found in cat saliva and sebaceous glands. [17] Those with cat allergies may react to direct contact with Sphynx cats. [17]