Magpieblog on Nostr: House cats evolved in the deserts of Africa and the Mideast -- an environment in ...

House cats evolved in the deserts of Africa and the Mideast -- an environment in which fish are exceedingly uncommon. Why, then, do kittehs have such a strong liking for tuna and other fish? Researchers think they've found part of the reason.

#cats #diet #fish #taste #umami #evolution

https://www.science.org/content/article/why-do-cats-love-tuna-so-much-scientists-may-finally-know