The F3 pheromone helps them mark areas as “safe” or “known”, creating a kind of olfactory map of their home range.

Yet recent social media trends suggest a shift in our understanding. Increasingly, we see cats travelling alongside their owners in a campervan, via plane or even on motorbikes. These cats appear to tolerate, and sometimes even thrive,... See more

Research has shown that this self-classification is linked to personality traits, with cat people often being more independent, creative and self-sufficient.