 | A close-up of the face of aCulpeo, clearly showing itsvibrissae, or whiskers. Vibrissae are specializedhairs that grow around the nostrils or other parts of the face in mostmammals. They offer an advantage to animals that do not always havesight to rely on to navigate, or to find food, or when the usefulness of non-tactilesenses is limited. Photo credit:Whaldener Endo |