Robin Grant

Robin Grant, a senior lecturer in comparative animal behavior and physiology, takes us on a whisker-filled journey. She reveals how seals rely on their sensitive whiskers for underwater navigation, relying on touch when vision is limited. With adorable anecdotes about training seals like Moe, Robin shares how these animals 'count' whisker contacts to gauge size. Additionally, she discusses the evolutionary loss of human whiskers while retaining the facial muscles that control them. Dive in to learn about the fascinating science behind whiskers!