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Study uncovers links between hormones, gut microbes, and social behavior i
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 28 (ANI): A new analysis explores relationships between domestic cats' hormone levels, gut microbiomes, and social behaviors, shedding light on how these solitary animals live in high densities.
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Study suggests cats prefer free food rather than working for it
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 22 (ANI): During a new study, researchers at the University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine found that cats would rather eat from a tray of easily available food rather than work out a simple puzzle to get their meal. This showed that most domestic
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Study finds 'contra freeloading' rare in domestic cats
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 17 (ANI): When given the choice between a free meal and performing a task for a meal, cats would prefer the meal that doesn't require much effort. While that might not come as a surprise to some cat lovers, it does to cat behaviorists. Most animals prefer to work for
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Study reveals dozens of mammals could be susceptible to SARS-CoV-2
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 5 (ANI): Numerous animals may be vulnerable to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19, according to a large study modelling how the virus might infect different animals' cells, led by UCL researchers.
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Parasite strain from cats killing sea otters
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 24 (ANI): Researchers have identified that infection by land-based protozoan parasites such as Toxoplasma and related parasites that come from domestic cats are common causes of illness and death of southern sea otters.
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