Instead, they fluff their fur with air for insulation. Cats' whiskers, you probably know already, help them find their way in the dark, too. Cats use their whiskers to feel whether they can fit through an opening, Mr. Bercovitch says. Tigers also need sensitive whiskers to get around the jungle at night. Feeling vibrations in the water could help them catch fish or warn them about predators or boats coming near.
Whiskers mean different things to different animals, but they are always there for a reason.
Otters cavorting in the water can grab your attention and make you laugh. At Ocean Journey, otters Gracie and Taylor were orphaned at a young age and brought up by humans. They can never be released into the wild because they are too accustomed to human care. They do tricks - such as handing their trainer a paw so he can check it. They open their mouths for him to check their teeth.