why do rabbits have

[lucylocket]

hi alll

just a question i was wondering about

why do rabbits have whiskas on the tops of their heads

hope its not a silly question

varna xxxx

 

[bojay]

maybe so when they run into small spaces, they can detect whether or not their back ends will fit through?

or maybe so when they're kits, or when their eyes are closed they can find mom's milk.



I'm just guessing :shock:

 

[bunny_lover]

Hmmm...I have NO idea Sorry lol.

 

[Jenniblu]

That's what I'm thinking Bojay -- it would come in handy when digging tunnels like their wild cousins in Europe.

 

[Cinnabun]

i was just thinking it was their eyebrow like thing.. (it sounded better in my head! LOL)

 

[Buck Jones]

bojay and jenniblu are probably on the righttrack. European rabbits do live in burrows and whiskersanywhere would be beneficial in finding your way around in alowlight/nolight situation, such as in a burrow.

Buck

 

[lucylocket]

thanks buck

you put every thing in puspectus

thamkx varna xxxx

 

[MyBunnyLovesMe]

Whiskers have nerves in them such as our fingers. It's how they feel their way around in the dark, much like a cat.

If their whiskers can fit through something then the rest of their body can.

 

[Carolyn]

Good Question, Varna!



-Carolyn