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An inventor narrowly avoided a road accident thanks to the eyes of a cat. To listen online, visit www.bbcworldservice.com/30animals

We love cats (well, many people do)! Thanks to one feline friend, they help keep us safe. An inventor narrowly avoided a road accident thanks to the eyes of a cat. He developed reflective road studs and named them, fittingly, ‘cat’s eyes’, which help us drive safely at night. To listen online, visit www.bbcworldservice.com/30animals

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