Does the 'pinch of hair' on the cat's ear affect the cat's IQ?

There is a word that has become popular recently, the "smart fur" of cats.

What exactly is "smart hair"? I heard that it will also affect the IQ of cats?

In this article, I will share with you this little knowledge.

A cat's "smart fur" is actually a cat's "ear tufts".

Not all cats have "ear tufts", the main reason is related to the length of the cat's hair.

For example, long-haired cats such as Ragdolls and Maine Coons have long ear tufts.

In hairless cats, British shorthair, American shorthair, and pastoral cats, the ear tufts are relatively short or even absent.

What exactly does "smart hair" do? Does it affect the IQ of cats?

Let’s talk about the conclusion first: it has no effect on the cat’s IQ, please don’t copy what others say.

So what does this tuft of hair do?

1. Guide the airflow and enhance the cat's hearing

You know, when cats live in the wild, their hunting methods mainly rely on smell and hearing.

The cat's "ear clusters" are equivalent to the rear wing of a car, which can guide the airflow to blow from both sides of the body, reducing the "wind resistance" when the cat is hunting and running.

Not only that, but the ear tufts can also enhance the cat's hearing while running.

The cat runs so fast, and the cool air is easy to get in the ears; with ear tufts, it naturally helps the cat to share the noise, thereby improving the cat's hearing.

2. Enhance the cat's "sense of direction"

In fact, the role of ear tufts is similar to that of a cat's whiskers.

When the cat is running, walking, dodging, escaping, etc., it will use the whiskers and ear tufts to distinguish the direction and help the cat maintain its balance.

If you don't believe me, if you cut off the beard of the cat at home, you will find that the cat becomes "stupefied" in an instant, because the direction of the cat is affected.

Therefore, you can tease the cat, but it is best not to cut the cat's hair casually.

Everything exists for a reason.

3. Protect your cat's ears

A cat's ears often get dust, insects, and dirt.

Cats with ear tufts often have a protective effect on the cat's ears.

You can compare and observe:

In the same environment, at the same time:

Cats with ear tufts have relatively clean ears compared to cats without ear tufts.

Does it make a difference whether cats have smart fur or not?

Strictly speaking, there is no difference.

If you have to find some differences, it is probably: the appearance of the cat will be affected.

The long-haired cat looks more graceful and luxurious, like a "princess".

The shorthair cat looks clean and capable, and its mobility is more agile and slippery.

As for whether the IQ of cats is affected by "smart fur", this is simply nonsense.

Hairless cats will be the biggest "shooters".

After all, for cats, their attitudes towards shit shovelers are basically the same.

When I need you, I will take care of you;

Cats simply don't bother to respond to you when they don't need you.

Today's topic:

Does your cat have "smart fur"?

Do you think it will affect the cat's IQ?

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