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By a whisker

By Sharon Pochron / September 2, 2012
Ten times more nerve endings surround a seal whisker than a rat whisker. Scientists believe whiskers help seals make smart choices when hunting in the wild. Credit: Fastily/Wikimedia Commons

Hardly a fad: Some facial hair serves important functions, scientists find

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