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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Science
Salma Ouaguira

Cats could be learning words faster than human babies, study suggests

Cats can learn words faster than human babies, a new study has found.

The felines have been living alongside humans for around 12,000 years, and during this time, they seem to have closely observed our communication styles, experts believe.

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