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Scientists discover a hidden “ID card” in cat urine

Scientists discover a hidden “ID card” in cat urine

Scientists discover a hidden “ID card” in cat urine

Cats may identify one another through a surprisingly durable chemical “calling card” made from 13 unusual fatty acids in their urine. The compounds appear linked to mysterious fat droplets in the kidneys and may represent a scent-recognition system shared across the cat family.

www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/09/260919031033.htm

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