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Do Cats Have a Favourite Paw?
Research on everyday movements suggests that many cats favour one paw. The pattern depends on the animal and the task, not a simple feline version of human handedness.
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That startled little face after a sniff has a name. Flehmen helps cats investigate scent, but it should…
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Research on catnip and silvervine reveals individual differences, chemical responses and a surprising role for rubbing against leaves.
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What slow-blink experiments reveal about cat communication, and why posture and context still matter.
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Science & SpaceGary and Shaggy: The Cats Behind a Rare Genetic Discovery
Two feline siblings helped researchers document Marfan syndrome in cats and connect clinical findings with a change in…
Science & SpaceWhy a Cat’s Tongue Feels Like Sandpaper and Works Like a Brush
The tiny spines on a cat's tongue do more than feel rough. Research reveals hollow tips that carry…
Science & SpaceHow Cats Drink: The Tiny Water Column Behind Every Sip
A cat's quick lap creates a fleeting column of water. High-speed video reveals the timing, inertia and gravity…
Science & SpaceToxoplasma and the Human Brain: Evidence, Risk and Prevention
Separate toxoplasmosis health risks from mind-control claims, with cohort research and CDC advice on food, soil and litter-box…
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