Strange & Unknown

Cats change their noises to get what they want, using a high-pitched miaow, increasing in volume, to get a reaction

by: Claire Burke
15 July 2009

DO YOU own your cat or does your cat own you?

According to new research, it appears that your moggy is the one in control.

Leading animal behaviourist Robert Holmes says the household animals change the pitch of their miaow to make owners obey their commands.

A high-pitched miaow which increases in volume and frequency sounds dramatic, and therefore demands ...

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