CATS LIKE HUMANS, BUT NOT OTHERS

Cats have a preference for human interaction over food, toys, and scents.

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A recent study shows that cats are social animals and enjoy human company.

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Cats also have a selective nature when it comes to choosing who they interact with.

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The study found that cats prefer women, people who are paying attention to them, and those who have owned cats before.

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Cats are more likely to approach someone who is smiling and making eye contact.

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Cats are less likely to approach someone who is staring at them or who is unfamiliar.

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Cats are also more likely to approach someone who speaks to them in a high-pitched voice.

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The study suggests that cats may have a similar social cognition to dogs and humans.

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Cats may also have the ability to read human emotions and respond accordingly.

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