‘First feline’ Larry marks 15 years as Britain’s political top cat at 10 Downing Street

Larry the cat celebrates 15 years on Sunday as the British government’s official rodent-catcher and unofficial first feline, ...

These 5 Cat Breeds Will Melt Away Your Stress, Say Experts

Veterinarians say these stress-relief pets have the power to reduce anxiety and brighten your day. From laidback lap cats who ...

5 Stress-Relieving Cat Breeds Recommended by Vets

Veterinarians say these stress-relief pets have the power to reduce anxiety and brighten your day. From laidback lap cats who ...
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Elephants have hundreds of tiny whiskers on their trunks that work like specialized sensors

Elephants use about 1,000 specialized trunk whiskers with a built-in stiffness gradient to precisely sense contact.
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Elephants have hundreds of whiskers that work like built-in sensors

Elephants use about 1,000 specialized trunk whiskers with a built-in stiffness gradient to precisely sense contact.
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What elephant whiskers can teach us about touch

Elephants use their trunks much like a human uses their hands: to pick up food and manipulate objects. A new study finds that tiny, specialized whiskers on elephant trunks help them do it.
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An Elephant’s Trunk Is Covered in Whiskers—and They’re Unlike Those on Any Other Animal, a New Study Suggests

Elephants are famous for their dexterous trunks, which the animals use to eat, drink, trumpet and breathe. If you take a ...

Elephants are smart. So are their whiskers.

“The hairs on the head, body, and tail of Asian elephants are stiff from base to tip, which is what we were expecting when we ...

There’s 1 pet first-aid item you’re probably missing — and a vet explains why it matters

The Dr. Cuddles charcoal treatment can absorb toxins after ingestion, giving you peace of mind.