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[–] xusontha@ls.buckodr.ink 60 points 1 year ago (1 children)

They always could talk, but they just didn't feel like it

[–] Luisp@lemmy.dbzer0.com 33 points 1 year ago (1 children)

In fact the miau sound you are used to is produced exclusively in presence of humans, normally they make other sounds

[–] Papanca@lemmy.world 19 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yes, there were studies where it was proven that these sounds are actively being reinforced by human interactions; cats learn that this works

[–] KpntAutismus@lemmy.world 11 points 1 year ago

can confirm. i basically meow at my cat whenever he looks like he wants something. based on how he reacts i can figure out if he's hungry, needs attention or is just doing his hourly sweep of the house.