Reasons for being caught as a cat:
The above paper quickly attracted attention thanks to its high number of citations and widespread recognition.
Willard, a knowledgeable and popular figure, attracted the attention of numerous academic institutions.
However, even when Willard received professorships and invitations to academic conferences, he did not appear in public.
To find answers, the group contacted Jack Hetherington, the only co-author listed with Willard on the paper.
Hetherington acknowledged Willard was in fact his feline companion and publicly acknowledged the unusual collaboration.
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