Rats are amazing and intelligent animals that people often keep. In the article we will tell you why rats really need whiskers.
Research results
According to the study, rats can detect the movements of predators or prey in the dark with their whiskers.
With the help of antenna-like whiskers, which are located above the eyes, rats feel the currents of the wind.
Thus, small rodents feel light movements of air from the movements of predators in the dark.
The rat catches the danger in time and manages to quickly hide from the predator.
In addition, the mustache can perform other functions. For example, whiskers help rats pick up vibrations from sound waves, which helps them navigate their environment using their sense of touch.
