Why do humans love cats?

According to Dr. Pendry, cats “give us attention, relieve our loneliness, provide comfort, fun, and play, affection, and special unique permission to stroke/ pet them and keep them on our laps, which we know releases oxytocin, which in turn suppresses the production of cortisol, a stress hormone.”

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2024-01-18 14:40:22

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Do gorillas love humans?
Mountain gorillas are very friendly and gentle animals though they are giant, muscular, intelligent and strong. Gorillas can indeed be trained and they get very close to humans like Dian Fossey who lived with mountain gorillas and had this to say “I feel more conformable being with gorillas than being around people”.
2024-02-18 04:49:07

Can cats see human eyes?
Technically, cats can see in color, but they probably see us — and everything else — in a very different light than we do. Cats have very few of the cones that respond to red light, so their world appears blue, gray, and yellow.
2024-01-09 23:50:28

Why does catwoman love cats?
The character of Catwoman is affiliated with keeping many pet cats, many of which assist her in her life of crime. She identifies with cats due to having identified with them while growing up alone in the harsh streets of Gotham.
2023-12-05 08:54:36

Do cats understand human crying?
Your cat might not understand human crying, but she'll gather as many clues as she can and use them to adjust her behavior. Researchers know that reinforcement plays a big role in how your cat decides to react.
2023-06-22 16:24:17

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