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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Thomas Ling
Published: September 8, 2023 at 7:00 am

Instant Genius Podcast: The bizarre science of cat behaviour

Instant Geniusis 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 toDr Zazie Todd.

托德是一个专家,是狗和猫的行为author ofPurr: 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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Thomas Ling

Digital editor, BBC Science Focus

Thomas is Digital editor at BBC Science Focus. Writing about everything from cosmology to anthropology, he specialises in the latest psychology, health and neuroscience discoveries. Thomas has a Masters degree (distinction) in Magazine Journalism from the University of Sheffield and has written for Men’s Health, Vice and Radio Times. He has been shortlisted as the New Digital Talent of the Year at the national magazine Professional Publishers Association (PPA) awards. Also working in academia, Thomas has lectured on the topic of journalism to undergraduate and postgraduate students at The University of Sheffield.
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