If I fits I sits: A citizen science investigation into illusory contour susceptibility in domestic cats (Felis silvestris catus)

Mon, 10 May 2021 04:59:01 +1000

Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>

Andrew Pam
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0168159121001258

"Highlights

• Domestic cats treat the Kanizsa contour illusion as they do real square
contours by spontaneously sitting or standing inside.
• Utilizing cats’ natural behaviors is effective for the study of cat behavior
and cognition.
• The citizen science paradigm is successful at conducting ecologically valid
research into the cognition of domestic cats."

GIF: https://twitter.com/Explanimals/status/1389623777781239816

Via Mark Cipolla at Cogent.co.

Share and enjoy,
               *** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net               Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/                 Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/            Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/               Manager, Serious Cybernetics

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