Cats are lively pets and at the same time, formidable fighters and deadly hunters. They are fascinating creatures that capture human attention and hearts. Cats are one of the most beloved pets, yet we still know very little about them. Therefore, some of the world's leading cat experts conducted scientific experiments that challenge common knowledge to explore the intriguing lives of our feline friends. They aim to uncover the astonishing secrets of how cats communicate. Remember the sounds that Jasper makes; cats can produce a variety of sounds. Scholars will demonstrate through experiments how cats distinguish between friends and foes. They will also investigate whether cats engage in conversations while we are watching and why people are so enthusiastic about them.

Forget about it. From now on, we will decode the secrets of cats and find out what stories they want to tell us. 

A month-long study involving 100 cats is nearing its conclusion. Thanks to this, we have been able to take a closer look at the remarkable lives of cats. The research team is currently focusing on observing urban cats. 

In the heart of Brighton, England, there are small houses closely packed along Hanover Street. This area, along with some parts of southern England, has one of the highest concentrations of cats per square area in the country. More than 100 cats live on this street, and there are homes where cats outnumber people. 

Given that many cats gather together, this is a great place to explore how they communicate with each other and with humans.

Experts at the Cat Research Center are searching for clues about how cats communicate their intentions to humans. They are meticulously reviewing footage captured over time to reveal the secrets behind the sounds cats make while roaming the streets. This is a video of Smudge, patrolling his territory in the middle of the night. At this moment, he spots another cat. Cats often make this kind of vocalization when there is a conflict between them. In the early morning, Digger discovers a strange black cat on a nearby roof. Let's listen to this sound. This trembling sound could simply mean that he is feeling upset, but it has not been confirmed. Rocky, who is out for a walk, makes this sound every time another cat blocks his path. However, cats demonstrate even more remarkable communication abilities than this.

The sounds we hear are very unfamiliar to us. There are sounds that can occasionally be heard only when cats are in conflict with each other. To understand all of this, we need to go back to the early stages of research and meet the youngest kittens in the laboratory. Let's listen to Dr. So's explanation of why a one-week-old kitten cries so much. 

Crying begins very early in life. This crying sound is used to call the mother, and as you know, it is very effective. The mother always pays attention to the sounds made by her kittens. As the kittens grow, the frequency of their crying decreases, likely because after they are weaned, the mother stops responding. A new kitten crying continuously when looking at its owner is also a behavior meant to attract attention. People often ignore the cat and are focused on their phones, computers, or other distractions.

Cats often feel left out, so they come up with ways to get attention, just like when they were young, by meowing. When the owner hears that sound, they look at the cat again and start to think about what the cat might need. In Henry's hometown, there are two languages: the sounds they communicate with each other and the sounds they use to convey messages to humans. Researchers have discovered that each cat has a unique meow. Cats learn which sounds are most effective in specific situations and develop tailored sounds that their owners can easily understand. When they really need something, they can produce much longer meows. For example, foreign participants in a study mentioned that their cats know how to ask for milk, and their pronunciation is quite good. Next, the study found that most cat owners reacted when their cat meowed.

I think that today, we went hunting. It means giving five answers. You're so pretty; you smell nice. Mother says that for a cat living with people, it's natural to have conversations, and they learn that they need to make some sounds to communicate with their owners. However, this is just a tiny part of their secret language. Another aspect of their language is much more mysterious and significantly harder to understand. The research team is trying to observe the strange phenomena occurring among the cats in Hanover. Based on this, they aim to analyze their language and find out exactly what is happening. For the past three weeks, the research team has been focusing on a particular cat. This cat once ruled half of the street until the prince appeared. Recently, it seems that the area is becoming crowded, and the mood has not been great.

The opponent is a young gray cat that seems to have a lot of fighting experience. It has several torn areas, and even when it makes noise, it doesn’t run away. Scholars couldn't understand why it chose to fight and why it picked this particular distance. So, we decided to monitor it. We observed other cat owners in the area. It’s clear that this cat lives in our neighborhood, or it might be pretending to live in Hanover. When I leave the door open, it suddenly comes in to eat our cat's food. The prince spends more time on the street than most other cats. The prince definitely knows; I’ve seen it meowing at the door several times, trying to get inside. It’s not just reading the room. Cat behavior expert Dr. Alice says that the prince is attempting to communicate in various ways. This cat spends a lot of time on the street.

He sends out a lot of confidence. Just look at how he behaves in front of the person filming. Rolling around on the floor is a social behavior, a positive signal. And the fact that the cat is exposing its belly is evidence of that. If it were anxious or wary of people, it wouldn’t behave this way. For these cats, the belly is very vulnerable. Not only does the prince show his belly, but he also slightly moves the tip of his tail. Generally, if a cat is in a very bad mood, it will swing its entire tail widely. However, for example, when it is interacting with someone it knows well, it will only curl the tip of its tail slightly. This kind of flexible movement of just the tip is quite common. According to rumors, the prince's owner has left him behind and gone overseas. So, the prince is trying to get noticed by people in hopes of finding someone to take care of him.

하는 걸까요? 3주째 꾸준히 찾아오고 있어요. 귀여운 아이예요. 고집이 세고 겁이 없구요. 집안에 들어오고 싶어 하는데 제 생각엔 3집을 찾고 있는 것 같아요. 자꾸 아소 문 앞에서 울고 있는 걸 보면, 제가 고양이를 좋아하는 걸 아나봐요. 왕자를 비롯한 고양이들이 보여주는 행동은 놀랍습니다. 이들은 사람과 소통하는 법을 배웠고, 오름 소리나 몸동작이 큰 효과가 있다는 걸 알고 있습니다. 게다가 사람 말에 반응할 줄도 아는 사랑하지 않을 수 없겠죠. 필리는 천사 같은 아이예요. 참고로 약이 계통인데 정말 좋아하죠. 2초 그만 얼굴하며 귀도 정말 귀여워요. 고양이는 우리가 가슴 속 깊이 자리한 무언가를 자극합니다. 고양이 연구 본부의 불의 그 쉬어 박사는 사람들이 고양이를 좋아할 수밖에 없는 근본적인 이유를 밝히려고 실험을 준비 중입니다.

Look at this picture. How do you feel? Some scholars say that looking at pictures of cats evokes a reaction similar to looking at a baby. Dr. Bradshaw decided to test this theory on cat owners. We will show various pictures on the screen. What we are doing now is a test to see if people become more relaxed after looking at cats. After showing the pictures, we will have them solve a very simple puzzle. Once, we will randomly show pictures of vegetables, and another time, we will show pictures of cats. Oh, I need to put on my glasses. Are we starting? Am I doing well? 

What do the people who saw the pictures think? There was no change in their mood when they looked at vegetables, but when they looked at cats, there was definitely a difference.

I felt good, so I'm not sure if my mind became more stable. When I looked at the kittens, I was just focused, but the cats were really beautiful. Perhaps my heart became a bit more at ease. You might think I'm exaggerating, but more than three-quarters of those among them showed better test results after looking at cat photos. How will experts interpret this? It is particularly known that women become very emotional when they see pictures of babies. This phenomenon seems to apply similarly when looking at pictures or videos of young animals. Images of kittens and puppies resemble babies; they have round faces and big eyes. This is why we tend to mistake cats for babies. Of course, consciously we know they are not babies, but something instinctive in our subconscious is speaking. Yes, we pay attention to cats and take good care of them.

They say we should give it to them, which is why cats have been able to firmly hold their place as pets for a long time. The face of a cat stimulates our unconscious maternal instincts and evokes a desire to care for them. Moreover, when they cry, it sounds like a baby's cry, which draws many people into this irresistible charm. The research team has observed not only urban cats but also rural cats that live between homes and the wild. These include tabby cats, for instance. They live by catching mice in farmyards or fields. GPS tracking results show that all cats hunt separately. Some go into the forest while tabby cats head in the opposite direction along the fence. The way of life of these cats is very similar to that of their ancestors.

The yard on the farm is unique. They hardly make any sounds because cats are animals that originally communicate through smell. Cats, with their excellent sense of smell, convey messages to each other through scents without needing to meet face-to-face. This has been their method for thousands of years, but even if we smell something, we cannot understand its meaning. So, is there another way to find out what cats are communicating with each other? 

The optimal place to discover this method is in the city, where cats always encounter each other. There are many overlapping areas in the tracking data from Creek Spa K and 2. They spend time together in the garden. More than half of the cats in the study do not have their own homes. There are too many cats to chip each one individually. One is named Ben, and the other is his younger brother, Jerry, who is two and a half years old. He has changed a lot since he was a kitten.

연천에서 해가 졌어요. 짧은 갈색 털이 난 태오라는 아이가 있고요, 지금 제 옆에 있는 건 픽시예요. 저희 고향에서는 미친 사람 같아요. 지금 손이 마리가 있는데, 다 이색 데려오지 말아야 할텐데 왜요? 버스터, 제스퍼, 푸키, 그리고 피기는 한 집에 모여 사는 전형적인 도시 고양이예요. 식구는 더 넣을 수도 있죠. 하루는 일 마치고 와서 방해물 가지로 들어갔는데, 하얀 고양이가 갑자기 뛰쳐나와서 계란은 내려가는 거예요. 처음엔 창문으로 들어왔나 했는데, 알고 보니까 이 사람이 또 하나 데려온 거였어요. 저는 고양이 보호소에서 자원봉사를 하는데, 조심해야 하는 점은 고양이를 주머니에 넣어서 데려오고 싶은 충동을 스스로 느낀다는 거예요. 빅 2 포스터, 버스터, 다들 잘 지내요. 시간을 두고 천천히 친해질 수 있게 하거든요.

The first cat we brought home, Jasper, has adapted well to the growing number of family members. He has been very patient during this time. Most people think that cats, like us, enjoy being with friends. The research team decided to investigate whether this is really true. If cats live together in a household, it is the perfect opportunity to observe how they communicate. The research team will closely examine the everyday lives of these cats. First, they want to find out how close the cats are to each other and how much time they spend together. Are they truly as happy as we expect them to be? To begin with, the research team needs to understand how the cats allocate space within the home. Therefore, they developed a new type of equipment that had never been used before, enabling them to track the cats' movements indoors. This is a wireless receiver.

I will place these small electronic devices around the house, such as under the bed or sofa, and in the corners of the room. With this wireless communication technology, I can understand the overall situation in the room. When the cat appears, it will leave a record on the surrounding devices. The research team has installed not only wireless transmitters but also CCTV and infrared cameras. Now, we can also check what happens in the middle of the night while the owner is asleep. Over three days, the researchers carefully review the data collected in the house. Thanks to this technology, they have accomplished something that was previously impossible: tracking the exact location of my cat 24 hours a day. It's interesting to note that CB spends most of its time on the kitchen table, which seems to be its territory. Prophy and J Stone also spend a lot of time together and enjoy being on the owner's bed during the day.

Buster often spends time alone and enjoys staying in SL's room. It seems that they like to be alone five days a week. Even within the house, they prefer different independent spaces. Jasper and Bouquet do spend a lot of time together, but that is solely to cuddle up and sleep. The only time they all gather is during mealtime, and even then, they prefer to sit apart from each other. It appears that the cats are not too fond of being together. Is it possible to understand their stories through their gestures? Dr. Sahara Ellis is examining the video to see how the cats communicate. Since cats lack facial expressions, it might be difficult to determine if they have a tense relationship. However, Sahara notices a sense of tension between Hoochie and Piggy, as the cats try to prevent each other from approaching certain areas.

It was visible that they were sitting there, glaring at each other. If they don't make eye contact, the subtle signs can go unnoticed. However, just by glaring, they can chase away other cats. Toki turns to Piggy, using a subtle gaze that a human would not even notice. Sarah reviews videos filmed in homes with more than one cat, searching for additional clues. Kali seems to be having a good time, but once you analyze their gestures, the story changes completely. It's difficult to grasp the exact meaning, but it appears that the cat on the left is in a situation where it is being aggressive. In contrast, the cat on the right is defensive. Let's take a look at their tails. Generally, if a tail is moving quickly, it indicates an excited state.

there is a good meaning behind it. There is excitement among teenagers, but right now, it is clearly a negative situation. It is a state of awakening that occurs before a fight. There was something I found interesting in this video; did you just see the cat stick its tongue out? The exact meaning of that is uncertain, but it is a behavior often seen when there is friction between cats. They quickly move their tongues towards their noses. I am not sure if this behavior serves as a form of communication or if they are trying to find stability for themselves. For now, we cannot determine its meaning, but since it is a common behavior in situations of conflict between two cats, it serves as a good indicator that they are not getting along. When one cat sticks out its tongue, the other does the same. This indicates that both are uncomfortable in the situation. People often think that cats do nothing and just sleep all day, but...

자세히 관찰하기 시작하면 몸짓으로 많은 것을 표현하고 있다는 것을 알 수 있습니다. 물론 시간을 들여서 잘 살펴봐야겠지요. 멈춤에 대한 연구 결과들은 고양이들의 비밀을 밝혀낼 단서를 제공합니다. 이 네 마리가 한 집에서 어떻게 지내고 있는지 말이죠. 고양이가 상대를 노려보는 행동에 대한 연구가 이루어졌기에 이해할 수 있었습니다. 하지만 포스터와 나머지 고양이들의 관계는 여전히 미스터리입니다. 녀석은 절대 다른 고양이와 한 방에 머무는 일이 없죠. 고양이 네 마리에 대한 자료가 있나요? 버스터의 엄마와 브레드 쉬어 박사는 고양이의 주인을 초청해서 버스터가 혼자 다니는 이유를 알아보려고 합니다. 아침, 지금부터 바쁘네요. 이게 3명이 되신가요? 밖으로 많이 돌아다니지 않죠? 세상에, 5척 2까지 인 여행이었네요. 1시간 만에 이렇게 돌아다닌 거예요.

How much did you know about this? Of course, I knew about the things that were changed when staying outside the house. I also knew that he often goes out day and night. Buster spends about half of his day over at the house across the street. Our house is right here, and this is where Buster comes and goes, Peter's house. This research team has attached a special camera to Buster to find out about the neighbors. Could it be because of other cats? As soon as the camera was activated, Buster quickly crossed the street and headed towards Peter's living room. It seems he thinks of it as a second home. He mainly visits in the evening and just relaxes for a while. Then, around 10:30, he goes back home. He loves to sleep here; sometimes he sleeps on the straw, and usually, he goes out and comes back around 6.

Buster usually wakes up around 12 o'clock, and it seems like he goes home to eat well at that time. That's why he is not very overweight. It appears that Buster prefers living with humans rather than with other cats in the same house. However, could it be that he doesn't get along well with other cats or can't communicate with them? The research team blocked the cat door for one night, forcing Buster to stay indoors and spend time with other cats. They set up surveillance cameras to record what happened that night. As night fell, something was happening under the table. Dr. Shin is reviewing the footage. People were completely unaware and sound asleep, while Buster was quite active. At 11 PM, unable to sleep at the filter's house, Buster tries to find a spot next to Pookie on the bed.

Here, Jasper, the little critter, is watching from the floor as Buster notices him and glares. Buster keeps staring, and the tension is immense. Eventually, Jasper begins to move, sneaking around to the back of the bed where the light seems to be trying to drive him away, creating a very tense atmosphere. Buster appears to be ready to pounce but remains still. What will happen? Will he move? 

In the end, Jasper attacks Buster and chases him out of the bedroom. It's very easy to capture such moments on video. The scene shows Jasper trying to attack while Buster attempts to block him. Jasper glares at Buster, signaling him to leave, but when that method fails, he has no choice but to attack directly. This is the first time I've seen such a scene.

So far, research on the interactions of house cats has mostly been conducted through videos recorded by cat owners. Therefore, when the owner goes to bed, the videos naturally come to an end. When the owner falls asleep or is out, the behavior of the cats changes a bit, and that made it difficult to obtain proper data on their actions. However, watching this video, it has become clear that house cats do place some importance on their territory. Jess is not willing to give up her spot. Since Buster couldn't go outside that night, he tried to sleep on the bed instead, but Gadget took over. It seems that this has happened before. The reason Buster sleeps at home almost every night is precisely that; he is looking for a place in the kitchen where he can relax. Well, it seems that the cats do not get along as well as we might think. They have managed to coexist reasonably well.

Dr. Park's words were interesting because they found a way for cats to coexist without colliding with each other. Each of our cats has their own territory, and they all have different favorite spots, yet they managed to find a way to live together and accepted each other as part of their lives. Buster seems to like living in his own way, and I think that independent attitude is one of the charms of cats, which I appreciate. You might think that if there are two or more cats in a household, they will become friends, but research shows the opposite. Cats are originally solitary animals. What they desire is their own territory, and they don't need companions. So, is there no way for these cats to become friends? The spotted cat living on the farm, along with the others, all go hunting alone.

However, experts found that these cats spend a lot of time together in the farmyard, getting along rather than glaring at or fighting with each other like city cats. The research team discovered this behavior while watching videos of rural cats, noticing that they raise their tails when they see each other. Dr. Seo also clarified the meaning of this behavior for the first time this year. Farm cats go out to hunt and then return to form a group. What we found is that when they encounter another cat, they raise their tails. If this happens, the other cat usually responds in kind, and they greet each other by rubbing their bodies together. Thus, we concluded that this tail-raising behavior serves as a signal that brings cats together, conveying the message that they are not a threat to each other.

The research team has been observing the growth of young kittens on a farm. The footage taken shortly after the kittens were born contains valuable information for those who care for cats. Look at this female; she is a mother cat who willingly accepted her sibling's kittens as her own. What happened here? Such behavior can also be seen in other rural cats. This footage was filmed in the 1970s on a farm in Devon, England. During the day, a brown cat named Beagle is seen, while in the same nesting area is Pickle, who gave birth a year ago to a kitten named Domino. Domino has also started giving birth around this time, and the two of them take care of the kittens together. They wash the newly born kittens and even help to dry them off to keep them alive.

Cats are not necessarily animals that live alone, and this is the first case that shows they can live together. It is significant that this behavior was captured for the first time, but importantly, the researchers were able to witness this scene firsthand. Previously, there was no way to know that farm cats helped each other; there was only a suspicion without evidence. The key point is the relationship between cats. Helping each other without a blood relationship is particularly noteworthy, especially in terms of breeding. While rural cats may cooperate with each other, it is difficult to find such behavior among urban cats. Nowadays, such occurrences are rare. Families tend to live separately, and kittens often end up living apart from their mothers, which reduces opportunities for cooperation. People do not realize how much cats value their blood relationships.

When adopting a cat, it's common to bring in individuals that are not related to each other. In such cases, you will never see the cats cooperating. Therefore, it is better to bring in cats that share the same lineage. They communicate in their own language and help each other out. Raising their tails is a greeting among cats. Dr. Bradshaw is trying to find out if all cats respond the same way to this behavior. Is this a common reaction for all of them? 

Now, please watch. Experiment 2 has begun. The goal is to demonstrate what effect a cat raising its tail has. We want to find out how important this posture is in determining the behavior of cats. The first subject is Lil. When she sees the cat with its tail raised, she approaches immediately and sniffs, as if to say hello.

The doctor explained that by that time, you would realize that it’s not a real cat, but just a black object. However, just by observing the behavior up to that point, you can see how important this posture is. It signals that it’s okay to approach safely. This is a form where the fur stands up, making us appear larger, resembling a cat. It’s a defensive posture that a cat takes when it wants to scare off an opponent by puffing up its body. 

When the opponent sees this, they might think that the cat is ready to engage in a fight. For a cat that has fallen, fighting is not good at all. When a fight breaks out, usually both parties get hurt, so they try to avoid physical contact. Generally, just seeing a threatening posture is enough for one to hesitate to approach, and sometimes they might even flee. 

This research team observed that even among urban cats, the behavior of raising their tails can be seen.

Kali greets Jasper. Hotel, home, and my D-like cats sometimes raise their tails when they meet people. The interesting thing about cats is that they tend to approach humans more readily than other cats. Scholars have been trying to uncover the reasons behind this. It’s hard to believe, but the secret to the special bond between cats and humans lies hidden in cat genes. Dr. Leslie Lyons has built an extensive database on cat genetics that is recognized worldwide. She has traveled around the globe studying how cats have spread so widely and when humans began to keep cats as pets. The current focus is on genetic research. Alright, good. The research team uses a swab to collect samples from inside the cat's mouth.

We retrieve the DNA samples. With this, we can find out which region the cat is from. This information will provide clues about how cats came to live with us. One of the subjects of research, Daisy, has roots that can be traced back to India, which is the homeland of the Bengal cat. However, more than three-quarters of the species we study are the common domestic cats we often keep. These cats hold the key to explaining the special relationship between humans and cats. They inherit the genes of wild cats that have roamed around people for thousands of years. What is clear is that today's cats are very similar to the domestic cats that lived in northeastern Africa, which can be seen as a variant of the Libyan wildcat. This is significant both temporally and spatially.

It is indeed correct. It is being investigated that the medicine cat originated from the region where domestic cats lived, as the first human revolution occurred there. There is a high possibility that today's house cats have their origins in that area. Thousands of years ago, cats gathered on farms to catch mice. Since then, people began to select cute and human-friendly cats to keep at home. Perhaps, by keeping not just one but several cats, natural mutations occurred. They adapted to living with humans and became less afraid of approaching them. As these cats underwent changes, they evolved into the pets we have today. Over generations, we unknowingly transformed wild cats into lovely domestic pets. The research team found that cats, like the ones studied, prefer humans over their own kind.

When it comes to animals, looking at some of the cats in Brighton, it seems that being a pet is not always a good thing. There seems to be some kind of story behind it. It doesn't seem like they have many girlfriends. I've seen a lot of them coming and going right away. They make loud noises or get into conflicts with each other. Cats often communicate with humans as they live together. Now that we have learned about their hometown, let's try to guess what they are trying to say. Could they be asking for help? 

There is a cat that the research team has been observing from the beginning. This cat is experiencing a lot of stress in its daily life. The researchers realized that something was wrong after seeing the results of this cat's tracking. It is very active, but its range is very limited. Typically, cats are active during the night.

활발하게 움직이지 않던 난초가 계속 나갔다 들어왔다 하는 걸 보면 뭔가 아주 신경 쓰는 게 있나 봅니다. 미키는 5개월 18개월 된 회색 보험문의 고양이로, 평생 하노버에서 살아왔습니다. 계속 냄새를 맡는 행동이나 몸짓을 보니 몹시 불안해 보이는데요. 이 행동을 잘 연구하면 밍키를 도울 수 있을까요? 고향에 대한 의문으로 쉬지 않고 들락날락 해요. 이렇게 잘 교묘하게 돌아다니면서 주위를 둘러보다가 몸짓을 하기도 하고, 아무튼 긴장돼 보여요. 조금만 느긋해 줬으면 좋겠는데, 마음이 편치 않은 것 같아요. 아마 집을 지키려고 하는 것 같은데, 그런 건 학자들은 우선 링크를 불안하게 하는 게 무엇인지 알아보기 위해 C&G TV를 설치했습니다. 영상에는 이 집 정원을 침범한 낯선 고양이들이 포착돼 있습니다.

The research team was able to identify one of the individuals bothering Mint. There were discussions that it might be our Tiger who is troubling Minky. Minky was staring intently at the hole in the hometown. So really, is that true? I hope it's not me. No, it can't be. Show me the evidence. 

These two cats are competing over a territory. However, judging by the body language of Minky, it’s clear that Tiger is under much more stress. The research team is trying to observe Tiger’s usual behavior by attaching a camera to its collar. 

At this moment, Minky was captured by the infrared camera, walking from the opposite side, completely unaware. Then, upon recognizing Tiger, it approached the neighboring house.

It seems to be jumping down to the yard. The back is closely following it. Minkey, cornered in a dead-end, steps back in fear. The organization does not provide coffee. In the conflict, the initiative belongs to T2. Yes, Dr. Alice, an animal behavior expert, and veterinarian Dr. Rachel KC once went to find the owner of Minkey and T. They are trying to explain the current situation and provide advice. This time, they brought evidence as well. As you know, we have been continuously filming, and I will show you that now. This is the video of Tigger taken in the morning. Cats are really cute when they come out to the yard. Our garden looks great; there are a lot of them now. Lincoln seems to be sniffing around that house. It looks like he wants to challenge someone.

That was my window. It really came into our house for 37 minutes. It was truly too much. It was so overwhelming. It was in our house for 37 minutes. I can't believe that dirty little thing was there. Please just tell me what happened. [laughs] The fight between the cats was also captured on camera. I didn't expect it, but maybe it's a common occurrence in a street filled with many cats. One thing is certain: each cat has a very different way of dealing with situations. There are a lot of cats in this neighborhood. They all want to roam freely, each with their own territory. However, the more cats there are around, the harder it is to do that. The difference between these two cats is that one, the employee cat, is less anxious even when encountering other cats frequently, while Minky finds it very difficult to meet other cats.

I was able to learn more about the communication of cats. For Minky, it is not easy to chase away other cats like Tiga at home. The only thing the researchers can do is to create a space just for Minky. For example, by making a pathway in the garden, Minky can escape during a crisis, while other cats cannot enter this area. On the other hand, it seems that Minky is currently coping well with city life. It was a unique experience, as I could see only one side of the situation and observe what Minky usually does. Outside, it's completely different; Minky does whatever it wants, goes wherever it wishes, and disregards everything else. I thought Minky walked well, but it turns out that's not the case. So, what is the difference between the two? Ah, it seems that Minky lives with much less stress than the others because of its mindset.

Dr. Cash has prepared an experiment to delve into the psychology of cats. The current experiment is about cognitive bias. It will help us understand the thoughts, feelings, and emotional states of cats. In front of the cat Polly, there are two bowls. The bowl on the right always contains food, while the bowl on the left is always empty. However, a new bowl has appeared in the middle. The research team is closely observing how Polly reacts. We are asking questions like: Will there be food in the middle bowl or not? An optimistic cat would think there is food, while a pessimistic cat would assume it is empty. If the cat immediately runs toward the middle bowl, it can be seen as having an optimistic mindset; if it moves slowly, that would indicate the opposite.

The experiment allows us to look into the emotional state hidden within our cats. This is important because it is very difficult to determine whether a cat is stressed just by looking at its appearance. Therefore, we are trying to find out how well the cat has adapted to its current environment. Although this kind of experiment may seem unfamiliar, it feels like we are taking a step closer to understanding the minds of our cats. As we uncover their secrets one by one, our relationship with our beloved feline friends can improve as well. 

Over the past few weeks, this research team has met several fascinating cats. There is Ted, who was born on a sandwich farm in South America and has transformed into a spoiled pet. We also encountered a tabby cat teaching its kittens how to hunt, and Jasper and Buster, who are engaged in a turf war at midnight.

This study, conducted on 100 cats, provided a good opportunity to examine their lives regarding contraception. One clear fact is that cats are caught in a transitional phase, with one paw in the past and the other in the future. This ambiguity may make life difficult for them, but on the other hand, it is also the reason we find cats so appealing.

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국내 유일의 동물 전문 다큐멘터리 프로그램!
BBC Studios 비롯하여, NHK Enterprise, ZDF Enterprises, Terra Mater Studios, Earth Touch 등 전 세계 최고의 다큐멘터리 제작사들이 제작한 프로그램을 엄선, 우리말로 더빙하여 일반 시청자들에게 소개하는 프로그램이다. 정확한 해설로 시청자들의 생태계 이해를 극대화한다.
 
생생한 대자연의 세계가 안방에!
아프리카의 초원 지대는 물론, 극지방, 사막 등 세계 곳곳에 서식하는 다양한 동식물을 총망라하는 프로그램으로, 전문 다큐 제작사들의 노하우가 화면 곳곳에 녹아 있다. 아이들에게는 주옥같은 교육 자료로, 어른들에게는 일상에서 벗어나 자연과 조우하는 청량제로 그 역할을 한다.
 
온 가족이 함께!
시청자 층이 다각화, 세분화되고 있는 요즘 추세에 비추어 볼 때, 온 가족이 한 자리에 모여 편안한 마음으로 서로 대화를 나누며 시청할 수 있는 몇 안되는 프로그램이다. 컴퓨터 그래픽이나 화려한 무대가 아닌, 카메라맨이 직접 땀 흘려가며 촬영한 화면 하나하나는 시청자들로 하여금 대자연의 위대함과 생태계의 신비, 자연의 소중함을 일깨워 줄 것이다.


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고양이가 당신의 말에 대답하는 것 같다면? | 고양이의 속마음 #BBC

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