Photo by Mikhail Vasilyev
too stubborn to follow in dogs ’ footsteps with tricks , they are quite capable of learning . Cats in the wild use curiosity to investigate their surroundings , determine threats or prey and simply survive . Our friends at Cat Behavior Alliance explain how our cats are built for taking in information and determining their next step in survival . Starting with their excellent hearing — that is roughly five times better than ours — they can pinpoint where sounds originate . Cat whiskers detect vibrations in the air and help create a “ map ” of an area for nighttime exploration . A powerful sense of smell also lets cats know who or what has been in the area . These physical traits pair well with such intelligent felines as they explore a new area or hunt for food .
Photo by Alex Bertman