The social function of tail up in the domestic cat (Felis silvestris catus)

@article{Cafazzo2009TheSF,
  title={The social function of tail up in the domestic cat (Felis silvestris catus)},
  author={Simona Cafazzo and Eugenia Natoli},
  journal={Behavioural Processes},
  year={2009},
  volume={80},
  pages={60-66}
}
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