Hidehiko Utiyama

Hidehiko Utiyama is a researcher known for his work in animal behavior, particularly focusing on the olfactory abilities of domestic cats. He recently contributed to a study published in PLOS One, which explored whether cats can distinguish their owners from strangers using smell. The findings suggested that cats spend more time sniffing unknown scents compared to those of their owners, indicating their ability to differentiate between familiar and unfamiliar people based on olfactory cues.