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Over 40% of pet cats play fetch — but scientists aren't quite sure why
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Approximately 40% of cats will bring back a thrown toy at least some of the time.
Siamese , Burmese and Tonkinese cats were the breeds that were most likely to play fetch.
Fetching may help cats practice hunting behaviors, like pouncing and biting.
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