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Supersenses

Most cats hunt alone and at
night so they constantly rely on

their highly tuned supersenses.

Sight, smell, hearing, taste,

and touch are all much more
highly developed in cats

than in humans.

Sound
Large, funnel-shaped ears
draw sound into them. Cats’
can hear even the smallest
of noises, which helps them
to detect potential prey.

Sight

Cats have excellent
eyesight and can see
up to six times better
than humans in dim light.

A special sense
Cats have a special organ
in the roof of their mouths,
called the Jacobson’s organ.
This allows them to “taste”
smells. When the cat curls
back its lips (a process known as
“flehming”), it can analyze scents
that other cats have left behind.
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