Purrtty Please? Science Proves that Cats Meow to Manipulate Humans to Do Their Bidding
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A NEW study confirms that cats don't meow randomly.
A new study conducted at the University of São Paulo in Brazil has revealed that domestic cats use meowing to try and get humans to solve the problems they are experiencing. Experts noted that cats meow much more frequently in the presence of humans and shift their gaze between the human and the target object.
Animal behavior specialists from the University of São Paulo in Brazil have found out why domestic cats meow much more often than their wild relatives. An experiment involving 38 pets showed that their vocalization is a purposeful appeal to a person, not just an involuntary expression of emotions. During the study, the animals were given a task that they could not do on their own: their favorite treats were hidden in a plastic box with holes, fr…
Scientists from the University of São Paulo in Brazil have studied the ways domestic cats communicate with humans. The results of the study showed that cats try to get people to solve problems they encounter by meowing.
Home cats meow much more often when there is a person around who can help them get what they want, a conclusion reached by scientists from the University of São Paulo in Brazil, the results of which are published in the scientific journal Animal Behaviour.
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