Researchers from the United States have shown that cats, under certain conditions, can imitate people.
However, ethologists were skeptical about this experiment - according to them, this behavior could not be innate, but trained.
What animals can imitate humans
There are not many animals that can imitate human behavior and copy his actions: killer whales, monkeys, elephants, dolphins and magpies.
Why do parrots imitate humans
As a result of numerous studies, scientists have come to the conclusion that parrots imitate humans in order to strengthen their social connection with humans.
However, scientists do not know why or how vocal mimicry evolved in these species, or whether it evolved independently in the evolutionary chain from a similar skill in songbirds.
Why crows can talk
The process of teaching a raven to speak humanly resembles the process of training any animal.
It is based on the fact that the bird receives a treat for repeating certain words.
The treat is a stimulus for the raven, which makes him talk.
Why does the cat repeat after me
If your cat repeats this behavior with you, it means she sees you as her trusted friend.
