Question

How do cats use their sense of smell and what are some interesting facts about their olfactory abilities?

Answer 1

Cats have an excellent sense of smell. They have a special organ in their nose called the Jacobson's organ, which allows them to detect scents more precisely. Cats can also detect pheromones, which helps them to identify other cats and their moods. Cats have a much better sense of smell than humans, and can detect odors up to 100 times better. They also have more scent receptors than humans, with up to 200 million compared to our 5 million. Interesting facts about cats' olfactory abilities include that they can detect odors in parts per trillion, meaning that they can smell things that humans cannot, and they can remember scents for a long time.