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Cats Can Recognize Their Own Names, Study Finds

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Researchers have found that felines can pick out their own names in a string of words, adding them to the list of other animals, including dogs, dolphins, and parrots that can understand human vocalization. What do you think?

“I’m glad the effort I spent coming up with Pawker Purrsey wasn’t wasted.”

Harlee Stephens • Marzipan Sculptor

“Yeah, that’s why my family always spells our cat’s name out when we’re talking behind his back.”

Tyson Alvarado • Hamartia Analyst

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“It’s about time people started to realize that parrots aren’t that goddamn special.”

Musab Grainger • Club Foot Enthusiast