Why does catnip make cats go crazy? - Jaap de Roode

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Explore the fascinating reason why cats go crazy for catnip, and what evolutionary purpose the plant served to feline species. -- Of the many bewildering behaviors cats display, one of the strangest is their obsession with a specific species of plant. After just one whiff, even the most stoic cat can start pawing, drooling, biting, and wriggling in a state of pure feline euphoria. So, why do cats go crazy for catnip? Jaap de Roode shares the fascinating reason why this herb sends our feline friends into a frenzy. Lesson by Jaap de Roode, directed by Héloïse Dorsan-Rachet. Support Our Non-Profit Mission ---------------------------------------------- Support us on Patreon: http://t.ted.com/nlVpzFN Check out our merch: http://t.ted.com/upNeDi3 ---------------------------------------------- Connect With Us ---------------------------------------------- Sign up for our newsletter: http://t.ted.com/R7iMQzr Follow us on Facebook: http://t.ted.com/NKcsscO Find us on Twitter: http://t.ted.com/nXsWmpA Peep us on Instagram: http://t.ted.com/zuDVFXP ---------------------------------------------- Keep Learning ---------------------------------------------- View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/why-does-catnip-make-cats-go-crazy-jaap-de-roode Dig deeper with additional resources: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/why-does-catnip-make-cats-go-crazy-jaap-de-roode/digdeeper Music: https://soundcloud.com/aim-music ---------------------------------------------- Thank you so much to our

Published 2026-06-04 · Watch on YouTube ↗
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