Mmastodon EnvironmentWildlife first seen 2 d ago, last 1 d ago, peak #3
That snarling cat face is the Flehmen response
Original: Ever seen your cat give this snarl? It's called the Flehmen Response. It directs liquid organic molecules in the air to
Cat owners and wildlife watchers are sharing the Flehmen response, the curled-lip snarl cats make when sniffing. The expression draws air and liquid scent molecules over the vomeronasal organ, also called Jacobson's organ, at the roof of the mouth, effectively acting as a second nose. One post showing a leopard patrolling her territory and reading scent marks has drawn attention to the behaviour.
Why now: The behaviour looks alarming to many cat owners, and the scientific explanation is surprising and shareable.
Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 4 snapshots from 2 d ago to 1 d ago.
Evidence
- Ever seen your cat give this snarl? It's called the Flehmen Response. It directs liquid organic molecules in the air to the vomeronasal (aka Jacobson's) organ at the top of the back of the mouth. It's like a second nose. This leopard was patrolling her territory and reading the… · technothrasher@universeodon.com · 12
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