Why do cats love tuna so much? Scientists may finally know

Why do cats love tuna so much? Scientists may finally know

Apart from Garfield’s legendary love of lasagna, perhaps no food is more associated with cats than tuna. The dish is a staple of everything from The New Yorker cartoons to Meow Mix jingles—and more than 6% of all wild-caught fish goes into cat food. Yet tuna (or any seafood for that matter) is an odd favorite for an animal that evolved in the desert. Now, researchers say they have found a biological explanation for this curious craving.

Go to full article: https://www.science.org/content/article/why-do-cats-love-tuna-so-much-scientists-may-finally-know

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