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If I fits I sits: A citizen science investigation into illusory contour susceptibility in domestic cats (Felis silvestris catus).
Gabriella E. Smith, Philippe A. Chouinard, @sebyosiere
#AnimBehav2021
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#IfIFitsISits
Gabriella E. Smith, Philippe A. Chouinard, @sebyosiere
#AnimBehav2021
#sensoryperception
#IfIFitsISits
Affectionately termed “if I fits I sits,” the urge to sit in small spaces is well-known in cats! The reason for this is still unknown but is clearly highly desirable. In fact, cats deprived of shelters will hide behind or underneath boxy objects (@NadineGourkow01 & Fraser, 2006).
The "if I fits I sits" phenomenon is an excellent tool to study visual perception of contours & offers insight into vision in cats! This study explored cats’ susceptibility to the Kanizsa illusion via their tendency to sit in enclosed spaces & determine if they see the illusion!
