# Some cats are shy, just like human infants

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- Published: 2026-11-04T19:00:24+00:00
- Category: Science
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Some cats display a complex mixture of fear and curiosity, which is similar to shyness observed in human infants, according to a study published Nov. 4, 2026, in the journal PLOS One by Madoka Hattori at Kyoto University, Japan, and colleagues.

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