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. please continue reading
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, … please continue reading
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 … please continue reading
The Persian cat is the dumbest cat breed with its associated breeds: Himalayan and Exotic Shorthair. The smartest is the Sphynx and Siamese. I could prattle on but it would be misleading because it is dangerous territory to claim with … please continue reading
The cat’s name is Snow. Snow is able to play this tricky game, which you see at tourist locations in many cities, better than most humans. I see this game (actually more a scam) being played all along Westminster Bridge, … please continue reading
This concerns a study on cats carried out by Japanese scientists on ‘incidental memory’. Incidental memory concerns the sort of information that is not deliberately stored in the brain; there is no deliberate attempt to memorise information. In brief, an … please continue reading
This cute video proves that cats cannot see themselves in a mirror. They see another cat. Does this mean that cats are unable to be self aware? This cute Siamese type cat (probably a Balinese) has great fun looking at … please continue reading
Fish are more intelligent than we think they are. They can recognise human faces. This is the conclusion of a study. Scientists from Oxford and Queensland have demonstrated that archerfish can quickly learn to recognise a picture of a human … please continue reading
If we find that animals are smarter than we think we might respect them more. In the Savannah of Guinea and the forests of Liberia it is believed by some that the chimpanzees participate in religious and symbolic behaviours similar … please continue reading
It’s hardly a secret that I am an avid cat lover. Therefore, it’s extremely difficult for me to understand all the egregious, false statements that are frequently targeted at the feline species. Sadly, for centuries it appears that cats have … please continue reading
