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Alaina Conner

Alaina Conner is a freelance author based out of Chicago.
A long-haired tabby with a white underbelly lying down.

How Did Cats Become Domesticated?

May 24, 2022November 29, 2021 by Alaina Conner

The domestic cat (Felis catus) can be traced back to a species of African wildcat known as Felis silvestris lybica.

Categories Cat Trivia Tags cat domestication, origins of cats
Gray tabby cat staring at a closed white wooden door.

Why Can Some Cats Open Doors?

December 17, 2022October 13, 2021 by Alaina Conner

Cats are extremely intelligent, and the most perceptive cats can learn to open doors simply by watching their owners.

Categories Cat Behavior Tags learned behaviors, object permanence, sia
The whiskers on cats helps them to decide if they can safely pass through narrow openings. Photo: Caitlin Dempsey.

Where Do Cats Have Whiskers?

July 5, 2022October 2, 2021 by Alaina Conner

Whiskers help cats navigate their environment more accurately.

Categories Cat Trivia Tags whiskers
An orange tabby cat eating treats from a white dish.

Food Obsession in Cats

May 2, 2023September 18, 2021 by Alaina Conner

Food-obsessed cats will consume all of their food as soon as it is placed in front of them, and will continue to beg for more even after they have had their fill.

Categories Cat Behavior Tags feeding
A gray tabby kitten staring.

Can Cats Understand Words?

April 4, 2022September 18, 2021 by Alaina Conner

Cats can understand human language, but they typically learn only about twenty to forty words.

Categories Cat Trivia Tags cat language
An orange tabby in a crouching position on a lawn.

How to Understand the Language of Cat Tails

February 22, 2023August 17, 2021 by Alaina Conner

One surprising way cats can communicate their emotions is through their tails.

Categories Cat Behavior Tags cat communication, cat language

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