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Of the many bewildering behaviors cats display, one of the strangest is their obsession with a specific species of plant.

If you have ever watched your cat roll around in a blissful daze after a whiff of catnip, you are not alone. Catnip has long fascinated pet owners for its strange, almost magical effect on felines.

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Catnip is often referred to as 'weed for cats' - but scientists say there is another little-known plant that sends felines into even more of a frenzy.

If there's one thing cat parents know for sure, it's that cats don't just play with toys; they judge them. Some get ignored entirely, others earn a polite sniff, and every once in a while, a toy ...