Do cats only have whiskers on their faces?
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No, cats have whiskers not only on their faces, but also on their legs and the back of their front legs. The whiskers on their faces are the longest and most sensitive, and are used to help cats detect objects and navigate in the dark. The whiskers on their legs and back of their front legs are shorter and are believed to help cats sense changes in air pressure.
Unlike regular hairs, whiskers do not cover the entire body. They are strategically located above the eyes, on the chin, on the forelegs, near the ears, and above the upper lip. The exact pattern and location of whiskers vary with breed, but most cats have 12 whiskers that are arranged in four rows on each cheek.