The Truth About Cats (& Dogs)

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Why is there a cat on the Nostromo? Would cats survive an alien invasion? Are cats really tense when they sense there's a storm in the air? This is the place to see if your favourite pop culture cat lines up with the science (plus occasional dog cameos).

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About Claire Roberts

When I was five I went to see the musical Cats dressed as a cat. 35 years later I am a Professional Cat Scientist and don't get to dress as a cat anymore. I probably own more cat shirts than the average person though. (All opinions are my own)

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