Police Arrest Protesters Amid Curfew In Northeast - Rotina Policial
Cars may have attachment styles that mirror people"s
A new study suggests cars" attachment styles may be more similar to humans than we think
Despite their reputation for being aloof, new research suggests cats" relationships with their owners mirror those of humans
The study, published in the journal Current Biology, looked at 50 domestic cats and kittens
Researchers from Oregon State University found that cats display distinct attachment styles towards their owners, similar to the way that human babies and dogs do.
The new study suggests that the bond between cats and their owners is stronger than previously thought.
The results found that 65% of the cats and kittens studied showed a "secure" attachment to their owners, a similar rate to dogs and babies.
The other 35% of cats showed an "insecure" attachment.
The study also looked at whether the cats were specifically trained to be more social, and the results showed they were not.
The study was conducted by researchers from Oregon State University and published in the journal Current Biology.
"Our work demonstrates that the cat-human bond is similar to the human-infant bond," said Dr. Kristyn Vitale, a researcher at the Human-Animal Interaction Lab at Oregon State University and lead author of the study.
"The majority of cats and kittens are securely attached to their owner, and they use them as a source of security in a novel environment."
Dr. Vitale said the study is the first to examine attachment styles in domestic cats and kittens in a controlled setting.
She said the study provides evidence that the relationship between cats and humans is more than just a transactional arrangement based on food.
"It"s been a long-held belief that cats are solitary, independent animals," Dr. Vitale said.
"Our study shows that the majority of cats are actually attached to their owners and are using them as a source of security. This is a very strong attachment."
The researchers said the findings have implications for the welfare of cats, especially those in shelters.
Understanding the attachment style of a cat could help to match them with suitable owners, the researchers said.
"We want to help cats find the best home possible," Dr. Vitale said.
"If we can determine their attachment style, we can work to match them with an owner who will best meet their needs."
The study was funded by Nestlé Purina PetCare, which has a commercial interest in cat food.
But the researchers said the company had no role in the design or interpretation of the study.
The study was published in the journal Current Biology.
Police Arrest Protesters Amid Curfew In Northeast - Rotina Policial
Police in Brazil have arrested several protesters who violated a curfew in the northeast of the country.
The curfew was imposed in an attempt to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Police in the city of Fortaleza, in the state of Ceará, fired rubber bullets and tear gas to disperse a crowd that was gathering in a public square.
Local media reported that several people were injured in the confrontation.
The protest was against President Jair Bolsonaro, who has downplayed the severity of the pandemic.
Bolsonaro has been criticized for his handling of the health crisis, and has consistently opposed lockdown measures.
The protests in Fortaleza are the latest in a series of demonstrations against the president across the country.
The Brazilian health ministry has confirmed more than 10 million cases of COVID-19 and over 240,000 deaths.
The country has the second-highest number of deaths from the virus in the world, after the United States.
The curfew in Fortaleza is part of a broader effort by state and local governments to contain the spread of the virus.