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2 summaries matching “felids” in Sensory Biology
Research overview: iridoid responses in big cats and wild felids
OverviewThe response to catnip and related iridoids is not unique to domestic cats; various wild felids also react. This overview surveys reports that some big cats, such as lions and others, show interest in…
Research overview: why big cats have round pupils and small cats have slits
OverviewAlthough domestic cats have vertical-slit pupils, large felids such as lions and tigers have round pupils, a contrast that has attracted scientific attention. This overview surveys the explanation tie…
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