The domestic cat (Felis silvestris catus) is quickly becoming the most popular animal
companion in the world. The evolutionary processes that occur during domestication are …

To test for possible anthropogenic selection effects on meows in domestic felids,
vocalizations by domestic cats (Felis catus) were compared with cries by their closest wild …

Throughout history, hearing and sound perception have been typically framed in the context
of how sound conveys information and how that information influences the listener." Hear …

Simple Summary Among carnivore animals, domestic cats are those with the most extensive
vocal repertoire. This is due to their social organization, nocturnal activity and long period of …

Cats do not cope well with shelter life. The longer they are housed within these
environments, the greater the chance they will be euthanised, contract an infection or …

Temperament consists of stability in behavioural tendency across both contexts and time.
Variability in temperament may affect how suited cats are to reside in certain types of …

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It is hypothesized that the process of domestication in cats (Felis catus) has led to
adaptations of vocal behavior to the auditory sensitivities of human beings. The call type …