New research suggests that cats can distinguish their owner’s voice from that of a stranger’s, while also being able to identify when their owner is specifically talking to them. The findings are the ...

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See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. A cat's confused reaction to hearing his owner calling out to him via a ...

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This Cat’s reel pleading with a sweet baby voice can feel staged, but Kai’s tiny request sounds simple and real. The fluffy ...

Domestic cats can mentally map their owner’s location simply from the sound of their voice. Previous studies of cats (Felis catus) have revealed they are able to track objects that move out of sight – ...