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The Senses Links


Animal Planet: Ears and Hearing - Looks at cats' ears and their hearing ability.
Animal Planet: Eyes and Vision - Examines cats' ability to “see in the dark”.
Animal Planet: Sense of Touch - Examines how cats keep in constant contact with its physical environment.
Animal Planet: Smell and Taste - How a cat monitors aromas in its environment.
Cat's Eyes - Explore the anatomy and function of the feline eye. Understanding how our cats see the world gives insight into their behavior. An article by Keith Bush.
Pet Education: Hearing in Cats - Cats' sense of hearing and the ability to distinguish between similar sounds.
Pet Education: Seeing in the Dark - Why cats can see so well in semidarkness.
Pet Education: Smelling with an Open Mouth - Explains flehming in cats often seen in males and associated with breeding behavior.
Purina Cat Chow: A Cat’s Tongue – Rough Tough and Versatile - Examines cats' tongues and what they do.
Specific Breed: Feline Senses - Describes all of a cat's senses and how they are used.
VeterinaryPartner: Sense of Smell - Explains cats' sense of smell.