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The Science of Whiskers

December 26, 2025·17 min·1 clip

Seal whiskers are so sensitive they can detect the tiny movements fish make as they swim.

This episode explores the fascinating science behind animal whiskers, featuring an interview with whisker scientist Dr. Robin Grant. The hosts explain how seals use their sensitive whiskers to hunt fish in murky water and describe experiments that reveal how animals use whiskers as a sixth sense.

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