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Susan Hazel, Associate Professor, School of Animal and Veterinary Science, University of Adelaide

Are your cats fighting or playing? Scientists analysed cat videos to figure out the difference

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Have you ever worried if the play between your cats was getting too rough? A new study published in Scientific Reports has investigated play and fighting in cats.

Their aim was to use simple behaviours anyone could observe to work out what was play and what might lead to fights. This is important because the consequences of fights include injuries to animals and humans. At worst, you may even have to rehome one of your cats if they’re not getting along.

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