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Published online 6 July 2001 | Nature | doi:10.1038/news010712-2

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Whiskers sense waves

Seals' whiskers may feel the wake of far off dinner.

Seals' whiskers are certainly cute. But new research suggests they may also be a crucial hunting tool.

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