Whiskers are extremely sensitive because they are closely connected to the nervous system. The scientific word for whiskers is vibrissae. Vibrissae are receptive to vibrations in air currents. Whiskers vibrate as the air moves. Mice get messages from these vibrations to sense the presence, size, and shape of anything without seeing or touching it.
Mice seem to be moving their whiskers most of the time.
Mice have poor eye sight so their whiskers help to protect them. Visit Ms. Marie's Classroom .