Tumble Science Podcast for Kids · Tumble Media
The Science of Whiskers
December 26, 2025·17 min·1 clip
Seal whiskers are so sensitive they can detect the tiny movements fish make as they swim.
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A blindfolded seal shows how whiskers turn touch into a clear sense of size.
Whiskers come across as practical sensing gear, not facial ornament, in this brisk PlayNext look at how a seal judges size by touch. The episode centers on Moe, fitted with headphones and a blindfold, as he uses his whiskers to tell a big disc from a small one.
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