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© 2019 AFPClever kitty: Cats know their names
By Toru Yamanaka TOKYO©2024 GPlusMedia Inc.
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Alex Einz
just like @expat here ... ( having a reflex to post something irrelevant ) you could say he has the mental ability of a cat
Halwick
I agree. I'm convinced cats, in their own self-absorbed world, have their own private names that they only share among their own kind. The "nicknames" humans give them are only for convenience; they'll respond to that name when they feel like it.
Well perhaps so, but their "reflex actions" indicates there's a calculated intelligence behind it. I've had cats for decades and observed they are arrogant, self absorbed and more concerned with their comfort and wellbeing. Their antics can be comical but I've found they have no sense of humour and when you laugh, they think you are laughing AT THEM and they'll stop, stalk off offended, and sulk and you'll have a hard time getting back to being in good graces with them.
That tells me that they have an inflated opinion of themselves and thus have self awareness of their sense of importance and position in life. They demand to be respected and treated as an equal, unlike dogs who are happy to serve and be subservient to their masters.
On the other hand, I've sometimes wondered why I tolerate and cater to the Cat's whims. Perhaps the same reason I sometimes cater to my Wife's whims and demands. Ah.....the similarity between Felines and (human) Females; once you understand and accept, then there's "peaceful coexistence and harmony".
lostrune2
Unbeknownst to humans, cats have always known their names. It's just that when your cat doesn't respond to you, she understands — she just doesn't care. She purposefully ignores you because you're her annoying pet, lol
JonathanJo
The UK House of Commons Speaker (Bercow) has a cat called Order.
True!
BackpackingNepal
Instead of stupid research, why don't the researchers, scientists, animal lovers try to make life expectancy of the dogs/cats more longer.
nandakandamanda
For a great read, try Arikara Hiro's The Travelling Cat Chronicles.
Actually, I think cats understand Sontaku maybe better than us. They just pretend not to.
And Ex_Res, re " I've known this for years." Yes, we all believe you, but we will need to run some small experiments in order to prove it scientifically.
Bobolicious
We just don't know their names for us.
Cat 1: Yo dude, who's your human?
Cat 2: Oh, he's "rrr-mroar-hss" (translation: dumber than dirt). And yours?
Cat 1: "Prrr-nyaow-hchhh" (translation: one who farts)
Bobolicious
Just because they know their name doesn't mean they like it, isn't that right, Captain Meow Meow.
Serrano
Well, thank god they solved that mystery..
Hee hee!
Cats rule, dogs drool, haha
Halwick
And they've never forgotten it. In their world, cats rule, dogs (and humans) drool.
As for whether they're as smart of dogs, perhaps they are smarter; you'll never see a team of cats slavishly pulling a sled in sub-zero degree temperature.
Reminds me of teenagers; when you call them, they'll respond when they feel like it or if you have the reward (read: monetary allowance) for them.
Kenji Fujimori
They figured this out now? What progress..
Since ancient times cats were a god: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bastet
ebisen
Having owned dogs before, and being currently owned by and serving a cat, I can certify that cats can be just as smart as dogs. They recognise their servants and the servant's family, and royally ignore getting called by their name. Heck, try calling the Queen of England "Yo, Lizzie!", and the same will happen..
extanker
Well, thank god they solved that mystery...
Ex_Res
Innovation must be really lacking in Japan these days. I've known this for years.
Maria
I just said "Hey Minny" to my cat, whom I call Minny, Monny, Mon-chan, Minchi, Mi Minya, and My Beauteous Min, depending.
She said "Hey" back.
We do that a lot - just touching base.
Cost me nothing.
Goodlucktoyou
How much did that amazing study cost?
BertieWooster
Wow! What an amazing discovery. Who'd have thought it? (sarcasm)