Simulation shows what cats see when they look at humans
A simulation video has revealed what cats really see when they look at humans - and it’s totally different from how dogs see us.
We’ve all looked at our pets and wondered what on earth is going through their heads.
Whether it’s your cat staring at you from across the room or your dog giving you that all-knowing look, it’s hard not to imagine what they’re actually thinking.
But what if we could get a glimpse into how they really see us?
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Well, thanks to a YouTube simulation video, we may have just been given a fascinating glimpse into the unknown.
According to the Guardian, there are a number of ways to know that your furry feline friend is showing affection.
Soft eye contact and slow blinks mean they trust and adore you, according to the outlet.
While bumping their head or rubbing cheeks on you leaves their scent and claims you as family.
YouTuber Benn Jordan has created clever simulations to show how we appear and sound to our pets.
Dogs, for example, apparently perceive time as being about 33 percent slower than we do, therefore our movements and voices appear slower and lower to them.
When it comes to cats, however, they see in a quicker way in comparison to humans.
Jordan went on to explain: "Cats don't see in many more colors than dogs do but the sharpness in which they see is much superior to dogs and humans."
He added: "Nonetheless, it makes it impressive that they can always land on their feet considering that they have less time to process it."
Basically, cats see in 100 frames per second (FPS), while most of us can see between 30 and 60 frames per second.
People have since shared their thoughts on the cat simulation and it's safe to say that a fair few of them were surprised.
One person commented on YouTube: "Cats have super fast reflexes, so it seems like everything would be slower to them. And how they can walk seemingly quickly over a chessboard without knocking over any pieces. Surprising."
Another said: "I'd always assumed a cat's perception of time was slow-motion (compared to ours) and that's why they were so good at doing dexterous stuff... and why they needed to sleep so much (lots of information to process). Interesting that I was completely wrong."
A third cat-lover added: "You mean to tell me, my cat is making these insane ninja moves in a faster timeline than I see them? That just made me respect cats even more."
Niamh Shackleton