animal behaviour

Adult cats meow mainly to communicate with humans, not with other cats.

Dogs bark to alert, demand attention, express excitement or fear, and communicate with people and other dogs.

Cats bring prey home because home is their safe territory, and hunting instinct remains strong even when they are fed.

Dogs may tilt their heads to locate sounds better, see past their muzzle, or when processing familiar words.

Boxes give cats a safe, warm hiding spot to watch from, which lowers stress.

Cats hiss as a defensive warning when they feel threatened, telling the other animal or person to back off.