Elizabeth Anglin

Well, they've finally done it.  Researchers have figured out that our evolution into a Planet of the Apes scenario isn't impossible.  And I'm glad they decided to study Apes  - I mean, Baboons.. because if they had studied language recognition in cats, they might have become very, very frightened. 

http://the-scientist.com/2012/04/12/monkeys-read-writing/

And yes, I can attest, that not only do your cats understand most of what you talk to them about - they often have more facility for language (in their own minds) than you do.

So just think about that for a moment. 

Imagine what would happen to you if the world became "Planet of the House Cats."