How Lazy Are Pet Cats Really? Using Machine Learning and Accelerometry to Get a Glimpse into the Behaviour of Privately Owned Cats in Different Households

Surprisingly little is known about how the home environment influences the behaviour of pet cats. This study aimed to determine how factors in the home environment (e.g., with or without outdoor access, urban vs. rural, presence of a child) and the season influences the daily behaviour of cats. Usin...

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Main Authors: Michelle Smit, Rene A. Corner-Thomas, Ina Draganova, Christopher J. Andrews, David G. Thomas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-04-01
Series:Sensors
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/24/8/2623