Researchers have found that cat urine contains a durable chemical signature made of 13 unusual fatty acids, potentially used for scent-based recognition across the cat family. The compounds may also be linked to mysterious fat droplets in feline kidneys.
Scientists Identify Chemical 'ID Card' in Cat Urine
Researchers have found that cat urine contains a durable chemical signature made of 13 unusual fatty acids, potentially used for scent-based recognition across the cat family. The compounds may also be linked to mysterious fat droplets in feline kidneys.
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