Dogs Vs. Cats: Scientists reveal which species is smarter

Here's a debate that will have pet lovers in a frenzy!

Who's smarter dogs or cats?

A new study published in the science journal 'Animal Cognition' took a closer look at the topic.

Researchers analyzed 37 domestic dogs and focused on 47 gestures they used to communicate with each other.

Out of the 37 gestures - the researchers successfully translated 19 of the gestures.

Which gave them a closer look at the mind of the canine.

They found that dogs have 530 million neurons calculating their behavior versus 250 million neurons typically found in cats.

So there you have it. Dogs are smarter!

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