Scientists from the University of Helsinki found that the Abyssinian, Bengal and Burmese cat breeds have the highest intelligence. Research results It was published In the journal Veterinary Science (VetSci).
A large-scale study of 4,300 cats identified the three breeds with the highest cognitive abilities. Abyssinian, Bengal and Burmese cats showed the best results in terms of intelligence.
Researchers attribute the high intelligence level of these breeds to their long evolutionary development. Adaptation to different living conditions contributed to the formation of not only enhanced cognitive abilities but also behavioral flexibility in these cats. These breeds also exhibit high emotional intelligence and adapt quickly to new conditions and habitats.
As Samantha Watson, a researcher at a specialized agency, points out, an objective assessment of the intelligence of animals is always a difficult task. Although there are no clear criteria for measuring the mental abilities of cats, experiments have shown noticeable differences between breeds. Mental traits that are important to one group of cats may not be as important to others, depending on their evolutionary path.
Previous scientists approached Breeding hypoallergenic cats.
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Source: Gazeta
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