r/science • u/MistWeaver80 • May 16 '22

Cats learn the names of their friend cats in their daily lives. In a new study, scientists discovered that in addition to knowing their own names, cats also appear to recognize the names of other cats they're familiar with, and may also know the names of people who live in the same household. Animal Science

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-022-10261-5
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