Cats know when you’re talking to them – but don’t listen to strangers

CATS know when owners are talking to them, a study reveals — but do not listen to strangers. The pets were found to become active and excited by their owner’s “cat voice”, which may be similar to baby talk. 1 Cats know when you’re talking to them – but they don’t listen to strangers But they did not stir when a stranger said their name. Nor did they respond when their owners talked to other people in normal voices. It suggests cats cannot ­recognise words they hear in an unfamiliar voice or spoken in an unfamiliar tone. Researcher Charlotte de… Read Full Article