Instant Genius Podcast: The bizarre science of cat behaviour

Why our feline friends may be much more intelligent than you'd think.

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Published: September 8, 2023 at 7:00 am

Instant Genius is a bite-sized masterclass in podcast form. And in this episode, we explore the science of cat behaviours.

Why is it that cats sleep so much? Can they be taught any tricks? And are dogs actually smarter than cats? These are just some of the questions you might have wondered about our feline friends, questions we’re putting to Dr Zazie Todd.

Todd is a dog and cat behaviour expert and is the author of Purr: The Science of Making Your Cat Happy. In this episode, she unpacks the most misunderstood cat body language, the science behind making a cat like you, and the simple things you can do to upgrade a cat’s life.

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