While dogs are usually hailed for their impressive olfactory capabilities, felines are not to be underestimated. In fact, a recent study sheds light on the intricacies of how cats’ noses work, ...

Recent scientific studies reveal that cats are far more perceptive than many people assume. Thanks to their intelligence, ...

In a study of 30 domestic cats, the felines spent more time sniffing a tube with an unfamiliar scent. Felines use their sense of smell for a variety of purposes. It can help them identify other cats ...

Cats have always had a mysterious way of bonding with their humans, often making us wonder just how well they recognize us. New findings from researchers at the Tokyo University of Agriculture have ...

Researchers have found that cats spend longer sniffing a stranger's odor than their owner's odor, suggesting they can distinguish between familiar and unfamiliar humans from scent alone.

Cats don’t need words or headlines to know when a thunderstorm’s brewing or someone’s upset. While humans rely on conversation and guesswork, cats have their own methods—built-in tools that pick up on ...

The sense of smell is vital for animals, as it helps them find food, protect themselves from predators and interact socially.