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  2. Whiskers - Wikipedia

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    Dorothy Souza, in her book Look What Whiskers Can Do [35] reports some whisker movement during prey capture (in cats, in this case): Whiskers bend forward as the cat pounces. Teeth grasp the mouse tightly around its neck. The cat holds on until the prey stops wriggling. Anecdotally, it is often stated that cats use their whiskers to gauge ...

  3. Cat senses - Wikipedia

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    Cat senses are adaptations that allow cats to be highly efficient predators. Cats are good at detecting movement in low light, have an acute sense of hearing and smell, and their sense of touch is enhanced by long whiskers that protrude from their heads and bodies. These senses evolved to allow cats to hunt effectively at dawn and dusk.

  4. Sphynx cat - Wikipedia

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    The Sphynx cat (pronounced SFINKS, / ˈ s f ɪ ŋ k s /) also known as the Canadian Sphynx, is a breed of cat known for its lack of fur.Hairlessness in cats is a naturally occurring genetic mutation, and the Sphynx was developed through selective breeding of these animals, starting in the 1960s.

  5. 21 Cats That Don't Shed (or Shed Less) - AOL

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    Having a cat doesn't have to be a big hairy deal. From the exotic Sphynx to the elegant Siamese, these non shedding cats (or shed less than most) won't leave you cleaning up fur all over your house.

  6. Cats’ whiskers reveal felines favour free lunch - AOL

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    Scientists used forensic evidence from catswhiskers to see what regular hunters of wildlife had been eating.

  7. New Study Explains Why Cats Love to Scratch Furniture ... - AOL

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    "Without shedding these outer layers, a cat’s nails would grow abnormally, possibly curving around and stabbing into the paw. Scratching on objects helps a cat shed these nail sheaths and keep ...

  8. Cat behavior - Wikipedia

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    The cat is on high alert or is upset, and is not receptive to interaction. Cats may also flick their tails in an oscillating, snake-like motion, or abruptly from side to side, often just before pouncing on an object or animal. [3] "Fluffed" or "Halloween-cat tail" - When a cat fluffs up their tails, they are not happy. Here, they are attempting ...

  9. Cat anatomy - Wikipedia

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    Cats naturally do not have a diet high in carbohydrates, and therefore, their saliva does not contain the enzyme amylase. [30] Food moves from the mouth through the esophagus and into the stomach. The gastrointestinal tract of domestic cats contains a small cecum and unsacculated colon. [ 31 ]