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The sense of smell in cats is one of the most developed in this species, along with hearing and sight. That's why in this video by an animal expert, we'll explain five interesting facts that you probably didn't know about cats sense of smell first, they detect pheromones through the Jacobson's organ. Cats have an accessory organ of smell called the bomeronasal organ, through which they are able to detect pheromones that are used for communication with other organisms of their species. This is located in the thickness of the palate next to the nasal septum. Pheromones serve as a means of communication between cats, sending different messages depending on their nature. Second, they taste odors. Its rostral part ends in the incisive canal that connects the nasal cavity with the oral cavity, so it also plays a role in the sense of taste. Specifically, the boomeronasal organ is activated when the cat retains molecules in the lingual receptors that, when the tongue presses on the hard palate, allow it to taste odors. It can be observed through Fleming's response, in which the cat seems to make a grimace because it opens its mouth and retracts its lips while maintaining a fixed gaze. If you want to know the meaning of other movements or postures of your cat, do not miss the video that we have included in the card. 3. The main function of its sense of smell is to communicate the sense of smell has a fundamental function in the feline species communication. It is the sense that affects its predatory behavior, spatial orientation, social relationships and parental imprints. The importance of the sense of smell is clear, as it has been observed that when a feline is experimentally injured, this sense produces alterations in sleep patterns, aggressiveness, sexual behavior and maternal care, in addition to creating anxiety. For example, when kittens are born, they do not see, so smell is the sense that allows them to know where their mother is and to be able to latch on to drink milk. But as soon as they open their eyes, this sense continues to gain importance because they can determine which food is in good condition or find food in unexpected or limited access places. 4. It helps them reproduce Felines can detect certain odors and chemical substances in the environment from other cats. That's why, thanks to their sense of smell, they can tell if a female is in heat, know if there are other males nearby, delimit and mark their territory, and know if a fellow cat is approaching or if it is a strange one. 5. They have a 14 fold better sense of smell than usual. This is largely due to their highly developed sense of smell. As cats have 67 million olfactory cells in their nostrils and 19 million olfactory nerve endings compared to the 5 million that humans have, we can say that cats have a 14 fold better sense of smell. If you want to continue learning interesting facts about cats, don't miss the playlist that we have left for you here on the side. Tell us, did you know these facts about cats sense of smell? Until next time, experts.