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Survey: How do you interact with your cat?
![Cat hug Image by Markus Lehmann via Pixabay](/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2021-07/news-cat-hug.jpg?h=6eb229a4&itok=JJekDamG)
Animal behaviour researchers want to hear from people who own a cat to learn more about our feline friends and how we interact with them.
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Snakes need to stretch, scientists say
![University of Adelaide animal behaviour student Harry Kent with Lizzie the pet spotted python (Antaresia maculosa). Image by Kenty's Wildlife.](/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2021-07/harrison-kent-snake-4-web.jpg?h=5eef411c&itok=P1YoJ-0d)
Minimum enclosure sizes for snakes in captivity should enable them to stretch out fully, say animal welfare experts.
Slowing the sugar rush to yield better grapes
![Researcher Pietro Previtali collecting sample Cabernet Sauvignon grapes for the study.](/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2021-07/pietro-wine-california.jpg?h=ceabf505&itok=_wNifmZV)
Scientists have found a solution to manage the accelerated rate at which grapes ripen in warmer climates, which can result in poor colour and aroma development.
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