A Michael Broad Blog
Cats learn their name not in a way which means that they understand the name conceptually and its meaning but because it is a certain distinct sound which carries a reward. It is a sort of Pavlovian response in my view.
Some cats are smarter than others. I’ll explain why I think that this is a correct assessment. Firstly, the anatomy and physiology of the domestic cat is not that dissimilar from humans. Humans, we know, vary in their intelligence. Therefore, common sense dictates that it is likely that domestic cats will vary in their …
A research study has come up with some nice comparisons of brain size and the number of neurons amongst a selection of carnivores – see below: Human – 16 billion Gorillas – 8-9 billion Chimpanzees – 6-7 billion African elephant – 5.6 billion Golden retriever – 627 million Lion – 500 million Hyena – …
I don’t have the faintest idea if all the information in this video slide show is accurate. I know some of it and that looks correct but as a whole I am not sure. Nonetheless it is quite an interesting video/slide show. It got me thinking about the information and I’ll probably check it …
Will my cat remember me? People search Google for an answer. This is my answer. Based upon personal experience the answer is, yes. And you can be a long time away from your cat and he/she will still remember you. I remember visiting Helmi Flick in Dallas, America many years ago, and meeting her …
How good is a cat’s memory? This is an important question because it affects the behaviour of a cat and it can affect the way our cat interacts and relates to us. However, you will struggle to find solid information about cat memory on the Internet. This page, therefore, is based upon what I …
Intro Smartest Cat Breeds Dog Smarter than Cat? Memory test Popular Science Monthly 1891 Click here to see visitors’ submissions Introduction The intelligence of a cat is a pivotal factor in how people relate to the domestic cat. Sadly, a lot of people dislike cats. A lot of people hurt cats thinking the cat …
I don’t think people think about cat dexterity that much (dexterity: “skill and grace in physical movement, especially in the use of the hands; adroitness.” – The Free Dictionary). The skills of a cat using paw and eye coordination with finely tuned muscle control are somewhat hidden or played down. But they are there. …
