Two-thirds of domestic cats prefer to sleep on their left side, according to research analyzing hundreds of YouTube videos—a seemingly quirky finding that reveals a sophisticated evolutionary survival strategy. Scientists believe this sleeping preference gives cats a crucial advantage when detecting threats or prey upon awakening, as their left visual field connects directly to the … Read more
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