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Cats understand their owners

19.04.2023

Many pet owners believe that their pets understand everything that is said to them. And scientists from Sophia University in Tokyo have found evidence that cats can actually understand human language.

The researchers studied the behavior of 78 cats and found that cats can distinguish their nickname from other words, even if it is pronounced with an accent. They are able to match words with individual objects, which indicates a high understanding of the language.

However, scientists also note that these skills depend on the individual characteristics of each feline personality and its level of intelligence. Even among cats, there can be disagreement about the ability to understand human language.

Domestic cats are also very good at reading the mood of their owner and behave accordingly. They may be cautious in communication or try to fawn. It may seem that the cat perfectly understands what is being said to him.

In addition, cats also understand that young children do not always understand the consequences of their actions. Therefore, they may avoid contact with children because they are afraid that they might harm them.

Cats are also well aware of the prohibitions set by their owner. They can observe these prohibitions, but only in the presence of the owner. But, like other animals, they have no concept of good and evil. That is why they will observe the prohibitions only in the presence of the owner.

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