Question

Cats have whiskers on the backs of their front legs.   True  False

Answer 1

False. Cats have whiskers on their face, chin, and above their eyes, but not on the backs of their front legs.

Cats use their whiskers to detect changes in their environment. Whiskers are very sensitive and can detect even the slightest changes in air currents, allowing cats to sense the presence of objects in the dark. Whiskers also help cats to determine if they can fit through a space, and they can even help cats to find their way around in the dark.

Answer 2

Whiskers on the back of the legs help your cat climb trees. The carpal whiskers, located on the underside of the cat's wrist are very useful in hunting. When the cat has prey captured in her paws, the carpal whiskers help determine if there's any movement.