


Why do Mammals have Whiskers?
Why do mammals have whiskers? From the mouse’s moustache to the walrus’s whiskers, discover the importance that these peculiar structure play in mammalian life.
Learning outcomes:
Discover why mammals have whiskers
Learn how mammals perceive the world through them
Explore their versatility for different survival strategies
Great for high school educators, biology students, and wildlife conservationists.
Presented by Dr Robyn Grant, Senior Lecturer in Comparative Physiology and Behaviour at Manchester Metropolitan University.
Duration: 1 hour
Why do mammals have whiskers? From the mouse’s moustache to the walrus’s whiskers, discover the importance that these peculiar structure play in mammalian life.
Learning outcomes:
Discover why mammals have whiskers
Learn how mammals perceive the world through them
Explore their versatility for different survival strategies
Great for high school educators, biology students, and wildlife conservationists.
Presented by Dr Robyn Grant, Senior Lecturer in Comparative Physiology and Behaviour at Manchester Metropolitan University.
Duration: 1 hour
Why do mammals have whiskers? From the mouse’s moustache to the walrus’s whiskers, discover the importance that these peculiar structure play in mammalian life.
Learning outcomes:
Discover why mammals have whiskers
Learn how mammals perceive the world through them
Explore their versatility for different survival strategies
Great for high school educators, biology students, and wildlife conservationists.
Presented by Dr Robyn Grant, Senior Lecturer in Comparative Physiology and Behaviour at Manchester Metropolitan University.
Duration: 1 hour