A study by researchers at Tokyo University revealed that cats exhibit specific behaviors toward humans they know compared to strangers. Through an experimental setup, cats were presented scent samples from their owners and unknown individuals. The results indicated that cats spent significantly more time smelling samples from unfamiliar humans, suggesting their sense of smell is crucial in recognizing individuals. Notably, the cats preferred using their right nostril when sniffing unknown scents, mirroring a common pattern observed in various animal species and emphasizing the complexity of feline social behavior.
Researchers found that cats show distinct behaviors towards familiar and unfamiliar humans, spending twice as long sniffing samples from strangers compared to their owners.
The study indicated that cats favor their right nostril when sniffing unknown human scents, paralleling how several animals process new information.
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