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Do cats have a sense of humour?

PoC avatarPosted on January 3, 2021 by Michael BroadJanuary 4, 2021

My opinion is that domestic cats do not have a sense of humour. I explain why in this article. Firstly let’s define “sense of humour”. It is a “person’s ability to perceive humour or appreciate a joke.” Note that the … Continue reading →

Posted in play | Tagged cat behavior, cat personality, cat play, kittens playing, self-awareness | 2 Replies

How do cats relate to humans?

PoC avatarPosted on June 20, 2020 by Michael BroadJune 20, 2020

Do domestic cats think of us as (a) surrogate mothers or “pseudoparents” (b) equals (c) kittens (d) giant superior cats or (e) unspecified, reasonably benevolent creatures who provide for them? Or none of these? Or, all five at various times … Continue reading →

Posted in Human to cat relationship | Tagged cat guardian, cat owner, human to cat relationship, interspecies friendships, self-awareness | Leave a reply

Do cats fear death?

PoC avatarPosted on April 30, 2020 by Michael BroadApril 30, 2020

No, cats do not fear death. The reason is straightforward. Cats are not self-aware by which I mean self-conscious. Some people will dispute that statement. I’ll proceed though. As they are not self-aware when they are in pain or discomfort … Continue reading →

Posted in fear | Tagged cat behavior, cat emotions, cat fear, dying cat, injury, mentality, pain, self conscious, self-awareness | Leave a reply

Do these weird Snapchat cat filter videos show that domestic cats pass the mirror test?

PoC avatarPosted on December 17, 2019 by Michael BroadDecember 17, 2019

The mirror test is when you look in the mirror and recognise yourself. You are self-aware. Cats can’t do it. Some people are saying these videos prove that cats are self-aware. I don’t see it that way myself. As I … Continue reading →

Posted in brain | Tagged cat anatomy, cat behavior, cat brain, self conscious, self-awareness | Leave a reply

Do cats become self-conscious when shaved?

PoC avatarPosted on August 13, 2019 by Michael BroadAugust 13, 2019

The answer is no because cats aren’t self-conscious (self-aware), period. I could leave it there because anything else is strictly unnecessary. However, the question is really on the topic of whether cats feel embarrassed by a lion cut. And once … Continue reading →

Posted in embarrassment | Tagged cat embarrassment, cat emotions, self-awareness | 1 Reply

Adult cat entertains three kittens without realising it

PoC avatarPosted on August 11, 2019 by Michael BroadAugust 11, 2019

Cute video. The adult cat is looking up at a person who is encouraging the cat to believe that she is going to receive someting nice which is why she wags her tail side to side. That’s my interpretation and … Continue reading →

Posted in Video | Tagged cat behavior, cat play, cat tails, cat video, self-awareness | Leave a reply

Cat realises for the first time that she has ears!

PoC avatarPosted on March 27, 2019 by Michael BroadMarch 27, 2019

This is about self-awareness. Experts believe that cats are not self-aware and are confused when looking at themselves in a mirror. However, this cat appears to be checking that what he is looking at is his reflection. The title is … Continue reading →

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Is this cat checking to see if the reflection in the mirror is him?

PoC avatarPosted on December 24, 2018 by Michael BroadDecember 24, 2018

The ‘experts’ say that there is no evidence that domestic cats are self-aware and I believe them because I have not seen the evidence either. But when you look at this little guy what do you see? I hope I … Continue reading →

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Cats don’t understand mirrors

PoC avatarPosted on December 5, 2018 by Michael BroadOctober 18, 2019

The eternal question as to whether cats are self-aware is asked again in this compilation of short videos of cats looking at their reflections in mirrors. And they are not. If they were they’d understand mirrors and recognise themselves in … Continue reading →

Posted in brain | Tagged cat behavior, self conscious, self-awareness | 2 Replies

A domestic cat’s mirror image moves but does not smell and makes no sound

PoC avatarPosted on September 21, 2018 by Michael BroadSeptember 21, 2018

The fact that domestic cats cannot smell their mirror image is the reason why, it is said, they eventually become disinterested. Further, when a domestic cat looks in a mirror at themselves the mirror image does not emit any sound … Continue reading →

Posted in brain | Tagged cat behavior, cat senses, self-awareness | 2 Replies

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