Cats: The Liquid-Like Pets
Recent research highlights the unique fluidity of cats and their reliance on body-size awareness when moving through narrow spaces. Cats, renowned for their liquid-like ability to fit into various places, adjust their speed when navigating tighter gaps. This study shows they use a trial-and-error method, relying on self-representation of their body size.
Cats and dogs are beloved pets globally, renowned for their loyalty and distinctive personalities.
Cats, in particular, are often described as 'liquid' due to their unique ability to fit into various spaces, showcasing their fluidity.
This characteristic has both baffled and entertained cat owners for years.
Recent research published in iScience has delved into this phenomenon, revealing that cats rely on body-size awareness when navigating narrow spaces.
The study tested cats with openings of decreasing sizes, noting that cats could enter the tightest spaces while adjusting their speed in smaller gaps.
This suggests that cats use a trial-and-error approach while relying on their body-size awareness to handle challenging spaces.
Cats, in particular, are often described as 'liquid' due to their unique ability to fit into various spaces, showcasing their fluidity.
This characteristic has both baffled and entertained cat owners for years.
Recent research published in iScience has delved into this phenomenon, revealing that cats rely on body-size awareness when navigating narrow spaces.
The study tested cats with openings of decreasing sizes, noting that cats could enter the tightest spaces while adjusting their speed in smaller gaps.
This suggests that cats use a trial-and-error approach while relying on their body-size awareness to handle challenging spaces.
