Post by the light works on Feb 18, 2014 22:07:36 GMT
in the herding cats thread, it was mentioned that curiosity killed the cat and that cats are attracted to paper bags
I figured that might be enough of an opening to see if we could compile other cat myths. Adam already busted the use of a laser as a universal attractant, as well as a catnip mouse. however, they could address both with more scientific rigor. they could also examine the myth that cats' perception is targeted more towards horizontal motion than anything else.
they could also test what cats like to sit on - by providing a generally uncomfortable area with equal height perches, each fitted with different "cat furniture"
an obscure one would the the idea that cats drink "by braille" - it comes from noticing that my cats all seem to start drinking by lowering their heads until their chins hit the water, and then lifting slightly.
I figured that might be enough of an opening to see if we could compile other cat myths. Adam already busted the use of a laser as a universal attractant, as well as a catnip mouse. however, they could address both with more scientific rigor. they could also examine the myth that cats' perception is targeted more towards horizontal motion than anything else.
they could also test what cats like to sit on - by providing a generally uncomfortable area with equal height perches, each fitted with different "cat furniture"
an obscure one would the the idea that cats drink "by braille" - it comes from noticing that my cats all seem to start drinking by lowering their heads until their chins hit the water, and then lifting slightly.
