A Michael Broad Blog
Human facial expressions are significantly more obvious than those of domestic cats due to several key biological, evolutionary, and social factors: 1. Evolutionary Adaptations for Communication 2. Facial Musculature Differences 3. Domestication Effects 4. Role of Vocalization vs. Expression 5. Eyebrow Movement & Whites of the Eyes (Sclera Visibility) Conclusion: Human facial expressions evolved …
The infographic summarises and the text expands on the topic of the scent glands of the domestic cat. I hope it is useful to visitors. Cat behaviour is often seen in marking with scent when the product of the glands is deposited on us, other cats and on objects. The depositing of scent on …
The answer to the question in the title is largely common sense as the infographic indicates. The danger as I see it is that full-time indoor cats, neutered and spayed, are more likely to put on excess weight due to possible boredom and a lack of means to express natural behaviours and thereby expend …
My infographic summarizes a report in The Times newspaper yesterday (23rd January 2024 written by Rhys Blakeley) of a survey on the possible winter blues suffered by some canines. I think it fair to say that what is said about companion dogs may also in some households apply to domestic cats. There is probably …
Like others, in online videos I have seen cats look in a mirror at themselves. Almost always they see another cat. However, I have seen a video in which it seemed that the cat did recognise themselves and had decided to check if they were indeed looking at themselves by raising their forelegs to …
I believe that it is useful to remind ourselves that we share some behavioural traits with our cat companions as it may, in some households, help to remove a ‘them and us’ belief. Humans do like to think they are special and that they are not animals. Humans are human-animals and there are more …
In essence, a cat’s attraction to warmth serves both a functional and comfort-driven purpose, ensuring they stay cozy, healthy, and content. The infographic summarises the five reasons. 5 reaons why domestic cat love warmth by Michael Broad More: cat behaviour
The interesting aspect of domestic cat tail quivering is that it occurs during what appears to be two entirely different circumstances. In the infographic I explore a possible connection between these circumstances in the emotional state of the cat and the message that she/he wishes to impart to others. Nature’s evolution dictates that there …
