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Why cats meow at humans more than each other

Cats were originally solitary creatures that preferred to live and hunt alone rather than in groups. Their social behaviour was largely restricted to interactions between mothers and kittens, a trait that shapes how they communicate with humans today.

Why cats meow at humans more than each other
Jenny Prowse

Jenny Prowse

Date
August 1, 2024
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Originally, cats were solitary creatures. This means they preferred to live and hunt alone, rather than in groups. Most of their social behaviour was restricted to mother-kitten interactions.

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