If I Fits I Sits': The Science Behind Cats Sitting in Squares

A study using citizen science tries to help explain why cats love sitting in boxes — even ones that aren't there. What did they find out?

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If I Fits I Sits': The Science Behind Cats Sitting in Squares

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If I fits I sits: A citizen science investigation into illusory contour susceptibility in domestic cats (Felis silvestris catus) - ScienceDirect

If I fits I sits: A citizen science investigation into illusory contour susceptibility in domestic cats (Felis silvestris catus) - ScienceDirect

Why cats love to sit on squares