2019 can rightly be called the year of the cats. The fact that this year, scientists have carefully looked closer to our four-legged friends. It is difficult to say whether the attention of specialists to cats their incredible popularity on the Internet, or the fact that cats recognized invasive species — this means that today, so many that these animals pose a threat to birds and rodents. However, the fact is that for a long time we underestimated these amazing animals. Thus, data from a recent study says that cats become attached to people like children.
Cats love their owners just like dogs
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Cats are adorable. However, their reputation is not to be envied — many perceive cats as animals with nature, which does not care about people. Unfortunately, this stigma still exists. Many people confuse a sense of independence and individuality of cats with negative or hostile attitude towards others. But today scientists have proved that these pussies are not only like us but think parents. This, of course, hardly news to those who long lived with cats, however, get confirmation from scientists is always nice.
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A study conducted by researchers from Oregon state University published on the portal of Current Biology. In the experiment, the scientists found that the manifestations of the attachment of cats to their owners is very similar to the affection of dogs and babies. This means that cats are not the disinterested and apathetic creatures, which draw them some. Cats are amazing animals that can create unique and meaningful connections with their owners.
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In the study, researchers used the test attachment — note that previously, such tests were used in the study of behavior of dogs and primates — the researchers put 70 kittens in the room next to their masters for two minutes and then left the animals alone for another two minutes. Scientists have observed the behavior of cats and determined the style of their behavior as in humans, babies and dogs: “secure”, “ambivalent”, “elusive” and “unorganized”.
Cats miss their owners if you are a long time in solitude
The results of the study showed that more than 60% of the kittens showed a secure attachment style. This means that they have experienced sadness, when the owner came out of the room, but showed a healthy balance between the contact with the host and environmental research when he returned. Meanwhile, almost 30% of the kittens showed insecure attachment, which means that they remain in suspense, even after the return of the master. These kittens went to excessive contact with the owner or shied away from contact, and behaved disorderly.
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The researchers note that the results obtained are similar to the style of behavior of young children, study behavior which was carried out in the past. Summarizing, we can say that the social skills of dogs have been carefully studied for a long time, maybe it was one of the reasons that we have underestimated cats. But now, thanks to recent research, it is safe to say that cats are not only smart but also gentle, loving human animals.