Domestic felines have surprising skills that even exceed those of babies something that demonstrates their cognitive development.
The domestic cats have more developed cognitive abilities of what was previously believed. Recent research showed that these animals can recognize names and faces, both humans and other cats. This ability allows them to establish more complex interactions and better adapt to different social environments.
A study by the University of Kyoto in Japan revealed that cats associate specific names with corresponding images. The researchers observed that felines paid greater attention when the image shown did not match the pronounced name, indicating a previous expectation and conscious recognition.
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The gift of cats to recognize names and faces
Cats demonstrated capacity to distinguish between different voices and tones. In experiments performed, the felines kept the look more time on images that did not correspond to the name mentioned, which suggests a cognitive processing of the information. This association skill between names and faces facilitates communication with their owners and other animals.
Cats can also Learn associations between words and images faster than human babies in certain contexts. In tests performed, felines related words invented with specific images after only two short sessions, which demonstrates a more developed learning capacity of what was previously thought.
Another finding is that Cats practice rapid facial mimicrya behavior observed in other social species. This ability to imitate facial expressions during interactions indicates a more advanced level of emotional communication than was believed. Facial mimicry acts as a silent communication tool that strengthens the links between cats that share the same space.
Current research shows that felines have a more complex social intelligence than was thought, with the ability to recognize faces and names, learn quickly by association and use sophisticated communication mechanisms.
Source: Ambito
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