A scientific experiment with Maru and Hana

14 thoughts on “A scientific experiment with Maru and Hana”

1. I think that proves that Maru still likes trying to get inside any container.

2. Also confirming some cats are more intelligent than others.

3. Maru is face.

4. O, this is a mighty fine experiment !

   Over the years and through very, very many domestic kitty cats, it has been my (un – such – substantiated) observation that, in Felidae, the predilection at least is that of Ms Hana’s. As with reaching or kneading my cheek in a wakeup call – like scenario or in welcoming a wee progeny unto herself.

   Many, many more are left – pawed than are right !

   This was lovely !
   Blue

5. Maru is not genteel. He’s a rolly-poly.

6. 🐾🐾

7. I’d say first attempts are arbitrary and the follow ups are based on success and becomes a learned behavior rather than showing left paw vs right paw dominance.

   Other theory is that you stick your sacrificial part, i.e your least dominant paw into a potential trap.

   1. I think that’s being contrarian.

      (Based on what I’d instinctively do. I realise of course that I’m a hominid and not a kitteh.)

      cr

8. I think that it is commonly said that handedness is a useful design feature that prepares a brain to take on more cognitive powers.
   The cats be planning their takeover. But first they must get this nummy treat from this here jar…

9. I think there should be a $400,000 grant in this experiment, if they play their cards right. And I’d guarantee they’d get a more appreciative public than feminist glaciology!

10. Which is a far more rigid research project than the execrable feministglacier paper you also presented today. Viva Maru! Viva Hana!

11. more cat science (from Language Log):

    http://languagelog.ldc.upenn.edu/nll/?p=24671

12. He might be a bit stupid, but calling him “thickening” is a tad rude! 😉

13. Ha, ha, great experiment! ‘Twas fun to watch the learning curve, too.

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