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  • Groundbreaking Cat Science Shows They Love to Sit in Illusory Boxes, Too

    05/05/2021 8:41:18 AM PDT · by Red Badger · 72 replies
    sciencealert.com ^ | 5 MAY 2021 | TESSA KOUMOUNDOUROS
    A cat sitting in a regular square (l) and the Kanizsa square illusion (r). (Smith et al., Applied Animal Behaviour Science 2021) Our feline friends certainly wow us with their cleverness - they can fetch things, open doors, navigate seemingly impossible obstacles, and even understand basic instructions (when they feel like it, anyway). At other times, they can be hilariously silly. Any cat lover is familiar with their quirks, such as seemingly endless joy at knocking things off tables, and an innate fondness for sitting in enclosed spaces. The latter can apply even if that space is just a two-dimensional...
  • Think you know your cat? Think again: New video demystifies feline body language

    08/03/2013 5:36:01 AM PDT · by Daffynition · 80 replies
    DailyMail ^ | July 31, 2013 | Sarah Griffiths
    Uncut title: Think you know your cat? Think again: New video demystifies feline body language - and reveals they probably DON'T want their tummy stroked Every cat owner likes to think they share a special bond with their feline friend, but experts believe that many people might be missing the chance to communicate effectively. Britain's leading cat charity has produced a video guide to cat behaviour after a study found many owners struggle to understand their pet. The Cats Protection video dispels popular myths such as cats licking their lips when they are hungry or wanting their tummies scratched when...