Illustration of a cat with chemical structures representing fatty acids

Scientists Identify Chemical 'ID Card' in Cat Urine for Recognition

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Researchers have discovered that cats may recognize each other through a chemical 'calling card' composed of 13 unusual fatty acids found in their urine. This scent-recognition system appears to be linked to fat droplets in the kidneys and could be common across the cat family. The finding sheds light on a novel biological mechanism for animal identification.

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