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This TikTok Zoologist Is Changing The Way Gen Z Learns About Animals
Zoologist Lindsay Nikole tells Her Campus about her path to nature education and social media virality in this exclusive interview.
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Viral Skit Imagines Cat Domestication Through Feline Eyes: A Humorous Historical Take
A recent viral video by zoologist Lindsay Nikole offers a humorous, anthropomorphic take on the domestication of cats, set in 7500 BCE. The skit features two wild cats, animated with human mouths, discussing their first encounters with early humans. One cat, "Kenny," recounts how he was "pet" and given "food" after freezing in fear, leading to a life of "chillin." His counterpart expresses strong disapproval, labeling Kenny a "disgrace" for allowing himself to be touched by "bags of flesh." The video concludes with a montage of modern cats in various costumes, signifying the successful and often whimsical outcome of 9500 years of domestication. While presented as a comedic sketch, the video indirectly highlights the historical process of animal domestication and the unique bond between humans and felines. The creator, a zoologist, brings an informed yet playful perspective to the topic, resonating with a wide audience interested in both history and pet culture.
