how do cats see humans

Cats see humans in a unique way that blends their sensory perceptions and social behaviors. They recognize humans not primarily by facial features but through a combination of scent, voice, and movement. Visually, cats see humans as large, somewhat blurry figures since cats are nearsighted and their eyes focus best at close range (6 to 20 inches). Cats also have color vision limited primarily to shades of blue, gray, and yellow, and they might even perceive some ultraviolet light invisible to humans. Cats tend to perceive humans as large, non-hostile cats. They often treat humans like fellow cats but different enough to elicit unique behaviors. For example, their affectionate actions toward humans (like kneading, rubbing, and slow blinking) are behaviors cats use with other cats, suggesting they see humans as part of their social group or even as caregivers. In summary, cats see humans as big, sometimes blurry feline-like creatures who provide comfort, food, and social bonding. They rely more on scent, sound, and tactile cues than detailed visual recognition to identify and relate to humans.