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Cat intelligence testing: They’re smarter than you think

December 20, 2024
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Ever catch your cat staring at you and wonder: “ Are you planning your next nap, or are you silently judging my life choices? ” Well, brace yourself, because science just uncovered something that’ll make you reconsider your cat’s role as a low-key dictator in your home. Turns out, they’re not just napping, they might be smarter than you think. So just how intelligent is your cat?

The Purr-fect Brain Puzzle

Researchers at Azabu University have made a discovery that will make you look at your cat’s lazy lounging in a completely different light. It turns out cats aren’t just professional sleepers, they’re mental athletes who can process new information with impressive speed. And no, we’re not talking about their ability to find the warmest spot in your bed.

The Whisker-Twitching Experiment

Imagine 31 cats, some from cozy homes, others from the cat cafés where they act like they own the place, taking part in an experiment that involved nonsense words like “parumo” and “keraru.” This isn’t the start of a bad joke; it’s how the scientists set up a game to test the cats’ cognitive powers. Spoiler: the cats weren’t exactly thrilled to be there, but they delivered. The Japanese researchers put their feline friend’s audio-visual processing skills to the test: how would cat intelligence stack up against a human?

The furry freaks were pitted against human babies in a battle of wits. First they used the nonsense words to test how well cats could distinguish between human sounds. Then they tested the cats to see if they could match a word to an image, for example could the cat learn that “parumo” went with a picture of the sun?

Speedy tricksters of the Animal Kingdom

Here’s where things get wild: The cats needed only TWO nine-second trials to connect random words to pictures. That’s faster than a lot of us take to decide what we want for lunch. Meanwhile, human babies would need Four 20-second trials, and still probably spill their juice. So, your cat’s out here forming associations while you’re still trying to remember where you put your keys. Maybe it’s time the cat lent us some of that intelligence!

The Social Sound Superpower

Not all sounds are created equal in the feline world. When researchers used human speech, the cats were all ears, instantly processing the change in word-picture pairs. But when the sound was just some random electronic noise? It was like you were playing the intro to a podcast they don’t listen to. Cats have a radar for human speech, and, let’s be honest, probably use it to figure out when they should come into the room and demand snacks.

Pupil Dilation: The Feline Lie Detector

And then there’s this: when the researchers scrambled the word-picture pairs, the cats’ pupils dilated. Translation? They said, “Okay, I’m still trying to figure out if you’re messing with me, but this is interesting.” It’s like when your friend tells you they’ve seen the plot twist coming but you know they’re just trying to look clever. In cat terms, this is their version of “I’m onto you.”

Why Your Cat Might Be Smarter Than Your Toddler

Before you get defensive, let’s not put your toddler and cat in direct competition after all, they’re still totally different species. But let’s be real: Your cat has a deeper understanding of how the world works than you might give it credit for. And if you’ve ever tried to teach a cat to fetch, you’ll know they’re already one step ahead of most toddlers in the “complex association” game.

The Bigger Picture about cat intelligence

This research isn’t just about giving us a glimpse into how cats are secretly plotting to take over the world. It’s about how domestication has reshaped their brains, turning them into cognitive powerhouses. Cats might spend most of their time trying to outsmart the laser pointer, but now we know they’re scanning the world around them at an impressive speed—probably at the same time as they’re judging your choice of outfit.

Pro Tip: The Next Time Your Cat Ignores You

Next time your cat stares at you from across the room, don’t take it personally. They’re not bored, they’re probably processing information at the speed of light. That “lazy” cat you think is just taking a break? More like a cognitive mastermind on a well-deserved timeout.


References:
Takagi, S., Koyasu, H., Nagasawa, M., & Kikusui, T. (2024). Rapid formation of picture-word association in cats. Scientific Reports, 14, 23091.



Ever catch your cat staring at you and wonder: “ Are you planning your next nap, or are you silently judging my life choices? ” Well, brace yourself, because science just uncovered something that’ll make you reconsider your cat’s role as a low-key dictator in your home. Turns out, they’re not just napping, they might be smarter than you think. So just how intelligent is your cat?

The Purr-fect Brain Puzzle

Researchers at Azabu University have made a discovery that will make you look at your cat’s lazy lounging in a completely different light. It turns out cats aren’t just professional sleepers, they’re mental athletes who can process new information with impressive speed. And no, we’re not talking about their ability to find the warmest spot in your bed.

The Whisker-Twitching Experiment

Imagine 31 cats, some from cozy homes, others from the cat cafés where they act like they own the place, taking part in an experiment that involved nonsense words like “parumo” and “keraru.” This isn’t the start of a bad joke; it’s how the scientists set up a game to test the cats’ cognitive powers. Spoiler: the cats weren’t exactly thrilled to be there, but they delivered. The Japanese researchers put their feline friend’s audio-visual processing skills to the test: how would cat intelligence stack up against a human?

The furry freaks were pitted against human babies in a battle of wits. First they used the nonsense words to test how well cats could distinguish between human sounds. Then they tested the cats to see if they could match a word to an image, for example could the cat learn that “parumo” went with a picture of the sun?

Speedy tricksters of the Animal Kingdom

Here’s where things get wild: The cats needed only TWO nine-second trials to connect random words to pictures. That’s faster than a lot of us take to decide what we want for lunch. Meanwhile, human babies would need Four 20-second trials, and still probably spill their juice. So, your cat’s out here forming associations while you’re still trying to remember where you put your keys. Maybe it’s time the cat lent us some of that intelligence!

The Social Sound Superpower

Not all sounds are created equal in the feline world. When researchers used human speech, the cats were all ears, instantly processing the change in word-picture pairs. But when the sound was just some random electronic noise? It was like you were playing the intro to a podcast they don’t listen to. Cats have a radar for human speech, and, let’s be honest, probably use it to figure out when they should come into the room and demand snacks.

Pupil Dilation: The Feline Lie Detector

And then there’s this: when the researchers scrambled the word-picture pairs, the cats’ pupils dilated. Translation? They said, “Okay, I’m still trying to figure out if you’re messing with me, but this is interesting.” It’s like when your friend tells you they’ve seen the plot twist coming but you know they’re just trying to look clever. In cat terms, this is their version of “I’m onto you.”

Why Your Cat Might Be Smarter Than Your Toddler

Before you get defensive, let’s not put your toddler and cat in direct competition after all, they’re still totally different species. But let’s be real: Your cat has a deeper understanding of how the world works than you might give it credit for. And if you’ve ever tried to teach a cat to fetch, you’ll know they’re already one step ahead of most toddlers in the “complex association” game.

The Bigger Picture about cat intelligence

This research isn’t just about giving us a glimpse into how cats are secretly plotting to take over the world. It’s about how domestication has reshaped their brains, turning them into cognitive powerhouses. Cats might spend most of their time trying to outsmart the laser pointer, but now we know they’re scanning the world around them at an impressive speed—probably at the same time as they’re judging your choice of outfit.

Pro Tip: The Next Time Your Cat Ignores You

Next time your cat stares at you from across the room, don’t take it personally. They’re not bored, they’re probably processing information at the speed of light. That “lazy” cat you think is just taking a break? More like a cognitive mastermind on a well-deserved timeout.


References:
Takagi, S., Koyasu, H., Nagasawa, M., & Kikusui, T. (2024). Rapid formation of picture-word association in cats. Scientific Reports, 14, 23091.


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