Cats are famous for being inscrutable, but this might be on us and not them. Scientists who study animal behavior are lately arguing that cats can and do communicate, and especially with their owners — some are even suggesting that cats and their humans develop what is essentially a secret meow-language, understood only between the two of them. Watch the video to find out more about how to speak cat, and be sure to check out our other Science of Us animated videos, like this one from last week on the best ways to recover from a terrible night’s sleep. And, as always, come back next Thursday to see our latest episode.
