Many people know that cats are able to find their way home in any situation. But how do they do it?
And it's not just a matter of a built-in compass or sense of smell. So it's worth figuring out how cats manage to find their way home.
Keen sense of smell
Cats are famous for their excellent sense of smell. Research shows that cats have a more sensitive sense of smell than dogs and are able to remember smells for a long time.
When a cat finds itself in an unfamiliar place, it may use scents to find its way home by following familiar scents or by following the scents of its home.
Built-in compass
It has long been proven that they can use stars, ultraviolet light, or even the Earth's magnetic fields to navigate in space.
This explains how cats can find their way home even in the dark or in conditions where visual cues are limited.
Memory of the place
Cats also have excellent memory of places. They can remember the way to their home, especially if they have walked in the area many times.
This helps them to return even if they have been away for a long time.
Observation skills
These animals are also very observant and attentive to the environment. They can notice the smallest details and navigate by them.
This allows them to spot familiar signs and landmarks along the way home.
The instinct of self-preservation
Finally, cats have a strong instinct for self-preservation. When they find themselves in an unfamiliar place, their first instinct is to return to where they feel safe and protected.
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