Cats may ignore people because of shyness. Japanese researchers have found that the behavior of certain pets is remarkably similar to the reaction of people. A cat may experience intense fear from a stranger, but still reach the touch and try to get closer. The problem is that scientific alignment of this phenomenon has been proven difficult. First, the conclusions of scientists are based on subjective surveys of owners, rather than strict laboratory tests. Second, such a complex cocktail of fear and curiosity is identified only in one specific group - former male street cats. Home cats prefer to hide. Are your cats shy? “No, friendly and loving, I don’t have cats

Cats may ignore people because of shyness. Japanese researchers have found that the behavior of certain pets is remarkably similar to the reaction of people. A cat may experience intense fear from a stranger, but still reach the touch and try to get closer. The problem is that scientific alignment of this phenomenon has been proven difficult. First, the conclusions of scientists are based on subjective surveys of owners, rather than strict laboratory tests. Second, such a complex cocktail of fear and curiosity is identified only in one specific group - former male street cats. Home cats prefer to hide. Are your cats shy? “No, friendly and loving, I don’t have cats