<p><strong>Episode 57: </strong>How Do Cats Behave? – features Dr. Mikel Delgado, a leading cat behavior expert and researcher who shares her insights into the feline mind and how we can better understand our feline companions.</p><p><strong>Episode Summary: </strong>This episode of The Simple Questions Podcast features a conversation between Dylan Carnahan and Dr. Mikel Delgado, a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist (CAAB) and author. Dr. Delgado breaks down the science of cat behavior, debunks common myths, and provides practical advice for improving the lives of indoor cats.</p><p>Listen as Dr. Delgado shares her journey into animal science, the psychological needs of cats, and the leading research on how to build a better relationship with your pet.</p><p><strong>In this episode we discuss:</strong></p><ul><li><em>00:30</em> – Introducing Dr. Mikel Delgado</li><li><em>01:34</em> – How did you become interested in Cats?</li><li><em>03:47</em> – What common behavioral issues do cats have?</li><li><em>07:13 </em>– What is commonly misunderstood about cats?</li><li><em>19:23</em> – Do different cat breeds have different temperaments?</li><li><em>23:29</em> – What do we still not understand about cats?</li><li><em>33:13 </em>– What advice do you have for the average cat owner?</li><li><em>42:49 </em>– The importance of environmental enrichment</li><li><em>59:24</em> – The science of play and feline predatory instincts</li><li><em>1:07:07</em> – Neonatal kitten research and development</li><li><em>1:18:58</em> – Building a career in animal behavior science</li><li><em>1:31:10 </em>– Conclusion</li></ul><p><strong>Resources:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://mikeldelgado.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Dr. Delgado&#39;s Website</a></li><li><a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/714477/play-with-your-cat-by-mikel-maria-delgado-phd/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Play With Your Cat!</a></li></ul><p>This episode includes the track <em>&#39;RSPN&#39;</em> by Blank &amp; Kytt. The song is used under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License. You can find more of Blank &amp; Kytt&#39;s music <a href="https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blank__Kytt/Heavy_Crazy_Serious/Blank__Kytt_-_Heavy_Crazy_Serious_-_08_RSPN/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here.⁠</a></p>