Researchers say cats are probably trying to work out how to kill

Could Taylor Swift's life be hanging in the balance?

21 March, 2018
Your cat is probably trying to work out how to kill you

​It looks like bad news for Taylor Swift and cat loves alike, after researchers reveal cats are neurotic, dominant and impulsive - and might be trying to work out how to kill you. Oh JOY.

A study carried out between the University of Edinburgh and Bronx Zoo compared the domestic cat with its wilder relative, and found that our pets share similar characteristics such as aggression and neurotic behaviour with larger predators such as the snow leopard and the African lion. 

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In the experiment, a total of 100 cats - from two different shelters in Scotland - were used, while the larger felines were examined from zoos and animal sanctuaries in the UK and USA.

Speaking about the results, psychologist Dr. Max Wachtel told 9NEWS: "They're cute and furry and cuddly, but we need to remember when we have cats as pets, we are inviting little predators into our house . For a lot of people, it is worth it. Cats can be fantastic, sweet companions. Until they turn on you."It's good to understand personality characteristics of our pets. Different cants have different personalities. But as a species, there are a lot of commonalities."​

Swifty, you're probably in the clear for now.

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Credit: Cosmopolitan
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