{"id":5667,"date":"2023-12-07T15:52:06","date_gmt":"2023-12-07T15:52:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whalescientists.com\/?p=5667"},"modified":"2023-12-07T15:52:08","modified_gmt":"2023-12-07T15:52:08","slug":"dolphin-whiskers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whalescientists.com\/dolphin-whiskers\/","title":{"rendered":"Why are baby whales and dolphins born with whiskers?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Vibrissae, commonly known as whiskers, are not exclusive to cats. They are present on the faces of most mammals. While we often associate these tactile hairs with our feline friends, cetaceans (i.e.: whales, porpoises, and dolphins) are also born with them. What could be the reason? Are these vibrissae useful? Let’s explore the fascinating world of cetacean vibrissae!<\/p>\n\n\n\n