A Michael Broad Blog
This is a four-page infographic on the somewhat controversial idea of entirely phasing out cat cafés as they are arguably inherently a poor concept in working against cat welfare. There are some hidden upsides such as the rehoming of cats via cat cafes. But it is a difficult concept as cats are forced into …
A discussion about the drift towards autocracies and what it signifies. Can it be corrected? Can we change course? The growing trend of rejecting democracy in favor of autocracy signifies several important shifts in global politics, society, and governance. Here are some key factors and implications: 1. Disillusionment with Democratic Institutions Many people feel …
This is a 2-page succinct infographic on the topic of animal imprinting. We see this a lot in internet stories concerning kittens. Indeed, I live with a male adult cat who has imprinted on me as his mother. The most outstanding consequence? He follows me wherever I go. He is glued to me. Cute …
Film Proves Purr-fect for Captivated Cats — It may have won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature two weeks ago, but Flow—an adventure about a cat navigating a post-apocalyptic flood—has remained relatively unseen by human audiences. Then again, perhaps humans weren’t the film’s primary target. Since the surprise triumph of the modestly budgeted …
Black-and-white cat genetics by Michael Broad
A 3-page infographic summarises this topic. More: communicating with cats
A five-page infographic which summarises the signs of a happy and healthy domestic cat. The controls of the infographic are at the base of each page, leading you to the next. There will naturally be an overlap between health and happiness. The two aspects of cat caregiving go together. Happiness fosters health and vice …
This is an uncommon and subtle form of feline body language I believe. I’d expect many cat caregivers to never see it but it is a very noticeable part of my cat’s set of body language behaviours. What is rather strange about it is that it looks uncomfortable. It can’t be that uncomfortable but …
