Why do cats act so weird? - Tony Buffington
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They’re cute, they’re lovable, and judging by the 26 billion views on over 2 million CZcams videos of them, one thing is certain: cats are very entertaining. But their strange feline behaviors, both amusing and baffling, leave many of us asking: Why do cats do that? Tony Buffington explains the science behind some of your cat’s strangest behaviors.
Lesson by Tony Buffington, animation by Chintis Lundgren.
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Good video
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But I wonder one thing: when will the cats overlords taking over the world and make it purrrfect 🤔
I discovered your video on Turbo Feline Roadmap - there's lots useful videos there that may help you
There are many components to helping your cat . One place I discovered which successfully combines these is the Turbo feline roadmap (google it if you're interested) definately the most helpful plan that I have ever heard of. Check out the interesting information .
Dog: "They keep feeding me. They must be gods."
Cat: "They keep feeding me. I must be a god.”
god damn troll profile picture ..
but i agree with you =)
lol
😂😂😂
so true
Lol
Why do humans act so weird? - Cat
+oldcowbb nuff said
+oldcowbb sdafiuhdpodflsifdslifus8jdlghhs ffuisahbksai lgasvs;aslgsfa;osaÁFjhdFHb dfahHAILh H - CAT
+Robert Gray that thing, does it really work? It didn't for me
+Neo Biagini its a scam
+oldcowbb You don't have to be a cat to wonder that.
The "cat purrs can heal tissue" is real. Thats why some cats will come sleep near or on you while you are sad or in pain - they're trying to "fix" you.
Cuuute. I just moved to my brother who has cats and this week I was feeling very sad and down. Suddenly one cat (I can't remember who it was bcs I was sleepy) lays beside my head and purrs. And I just felt so secured and understood, somehow. This happened on various nights now this week!
yeah! whenever im sick and have a bad headache my cat comes in and tries to lie in my head-neck area and it usally works!
My cat damaged my tissue. What a rascal.
@@Skeletty1710 damage tissue with claws, heal it with purring 😂
My Pepper never tries to sleep fur-to-skin with me-- unless he knows I'm stressed out. He seems to be able to tell this. And it does make me feel better. I have other cats that see me as more like their wait staff, but Pepper almost certainly equates me with some kind of parental figure.
There was actually a study that found cats do actually love us. The study found cats won't explore an unfamiliar environment without their "parent" within eyesight. It's often interpreted as a cat needing the security of knowing their "parent" is nearby to comfort and protect them.
So true ig. I just moved to my brother who has cats and whilst there is no unfamiliar environment here, whenever there was a weird sound they looked in that direction and then looked at me. And only when I stood up and went to go see what it was the cat would follow me. I don't think that was because of the "yeah you have to die for me" thing that many people would say it was. I think it was because he wanted me with him to be safe and sound.
Anybody with a nervous cat that is bonded to them knows this- my shy cat will only explore certain parts of the house that she doesn’t consider her territory when I’m there by her side to encourage her. If I leave her tail goes down and she slinks close to the floor- when I’m with her she raises her tail and explores more confidently but keeps looking back to me for reassurance that I’m still there. Cool that they could prove it in a study
@@ESwift-Arts so here's why it needs to be confirmed. I have 3 cats. Two of them won't move around the house if I'm not there. One seems not to care if I'm there or not unless a stranger comes into the house; then he goes up to my room and hides under my bed. That is interesting because it shows that cats and humans act similarly and have similar dispositions. It's not just us projecting human emotions on them, and it shows that things like love and attachment are basic to social social animals.
I just know my babie loved me when i showered him, but he still toddle over to cuddle me in his nap
Also the fact that cats usually don't meow at each other, except their parents, but meow at us often, tells you they view us as parents.
"If I fits I sits"- Cat
If I don't fits, I still sits -cat
I like dat
True. I secretly try this.
hilife 0.o like that man in your profile picture
Can I Has Cheeseburger?
Cats: I fear no man.
Cats: But that thing.
*Pickle*
Cats: It scares me.
Cat isn't afraid of anything
Ayyy some r/unexpectedtf2 stuff
maybe it resembles them of snakes
@@DanXD21 yeah, it does
It is a cucumber you uneducated potato.
I had 2 barn cats. Every morning I'd go to clean the horse stalls they'd have a dead mouse to show me. Almost as if they wanted me to be proud of them or something. I ended up moving to a house with no barn and took both the cats with me. Their transition going from murderous barn cats to being domesticated was fast, and they both turned into the best cats I've ever met.
Actually them bringing you the prize of their hunt is a token of love. It's a gift from them. :)
On the night of my 16th birthday at exactly midnight, my cat brought me a live bird. I always loved birds but wouldn't want to keep one in a cage...I'd usually just look at them from afar in the garden.
After careful examination it appeared the bird wasn't hurt at all by my cat. So I had the opportunity to just take it into my hands, look at it from upclose, somewhat pet it too, for just a few minutes.
Then my cat and I both went upstairs to the biggest window of the house, and I freed the bird. We watched it fly away together in the night sky and went to bed afterwards.
I was afraid he'd be upset I had freed his gift, he had proved quite upset at me getting rid of the occasional dead rodent offering, but not this time.
Even a few years later it remains one of the best and most special birthday gifts I ever had. 🧡
@@berylide that is so sweet! Thanks for sharing your story!!
I trade my "presents " for treats and while he's distracted, I dispose of the mouse parts in a plastic bag. He's none the wiser.☺
Cats share their hunt with the people they respect :) Cats who don't actually hunt substitute kills with their favorite toy and other things. I have 2 kitties who always try to share their toys with me xP like they're giving back to me for all I give to them.
When cats bring you dead or dying prey, it's because they are trying to teach you to kill your own food, because they don't think you can provide for yourself :S
Cat: Fearless predator,very clever,has incredible hunting skills.
The internet: K I T T Y
CAT-Ed: Why do humans act so weird?
UWU
Bruhh
most underrated comment of all time
Look at that thing!! That human has Anxiety!!!!
Have u ever wondered that why does ur human steel ur poop with a tiny shovel?
Now explain why sleeping on the remote is a great evolutionary tactic
Being the one in control is always advantageous
Be a man, take back control. sleep on the cat.
Does that cat on the remote desire attention?
Cats love warm places, they are coldish
because it's a nicely elevated surface. makes for an okay pillow for their small heads.
i love how intriguing cats can be, despite being lazy couch potatoes at times, they are so complex and interesting
haha, are u talking about me?
@@biancamacsim3180 Nah, you're more of an oversized bean bag than some beta couch potatoes 👍
:)
"Dogs scare me"
Dog person: "NOOO DOGS ARE ADORABLE!"
"Cats scare me"
Cat person: "First time?"
My grandma have a heart condition, and each time she feels bad and lying on her sofa, her cat comes to her and lies down on her chest and starts to purr. Grandma says that each time she feels somehow better.
Your grandma is lucky for not live where i live. Here people kill cats all the time, by poisoning them. This cat in my profile... is dead.
ʌǝᴚןɐʋǝ soƞsɐ
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When my cats sensed that I was having a bad day, they would always sit in my lap and purr. I always felt so much better when they did that.
Andrew Potapenkoff my cat (the black one if you watch my video) can tell when I'm sad because they snuggle a lot and won't leave till your happy
my cat sleeps on my feet whenever I'm ill and laying in bed
Someone told me a story of a guy who broke his leg badly and had to rest on his bed for days and his cat started to sleep specifically on his hurt leg and purr like all day long. When he recovered, his doctor told him that it was surprisingly fast. The guy was intrigued and after some research discovered that the cat’s purring frequency is, as the video said, perfect for tissue regeneration. His cat *knew* that and dedicated his time in healing his human. I find that pretty cool.
Wow.
It's so amazing and cutie too haha I'd love If my cat do that with me
Purring has indeed showed to be beneficial against osteoporosis in cats. So yeah, it's good for bones.
that’s adorable, i’m gonna cry omg.
fake story
I have chronic pain and my cat purrs and kneads his paws exactly where I have the most pain every single night! His loving and healing presence is priceless! 🐾😻❤️
What a blessing to have such a sweet live-in masseuse! 🥰 I hope your pain will become less frequent in future.
@@jm1657 Thank you so much! I couldn't agree more!
@@mspears_bobobuddytheseniorcat 💕
I lost a baby about 3 years ago and it was a very hard time because I was on bed rest and basically waiting for the baby to pass away in utero. I was crying on my bed when my cat Caroline came and jumped onto the bed with me. She starting nuzzling my face and purring. She was trying to comfort me and she was successful because it really helped me. She actually did that a number of times with me, whenever she was in my room and I happened to be crying, she would always do that. And I always knew she was trying to comfort me. I truly believe God sent her to be a blessing to our family.
Bless you and your baby. Your cat is awesome
I really believe this is true, when I was 8 I had a Siamese male cat and whenever I would cry he would show such worry, he would try to get close to me and meow loudly in a worried tone and try to pet me for comfort and no matter how many times I would push him away while crying he won't stop till he gets to touch me and pet me and won't leave till I stop crying. He would always show this type of behaviour only when I would cry
I'm having tears in my eyes reading your story... I can't find any words to express my feelings.... ❤❤❤
I'm so sorry for your loss - I'm glad your cat was there for you in such a tragic time
What an awful thing to have to go through. I’m glad your cat brought you some comfort.
Dogs believe we quit our jobs to spend more time with them this quarantine, cats believe we lost our jobs like the losers they always knew we were
Damn this comment is so underrated . But Hahahahaha.😂
Haha..lol
But if the cats still stay with us despite knowing that, does that mean their love for us is real ? ;)
@@kittykuipo what else do you think he is? A cat?
Imagine waking up and seeing your cat with a human body then looking down and your body has been replaced with yours
Supposedly, cats see us as dumb inexperienced hairless cats, which is why sometimes they share their preys with us. Basically, they pity us cX
when they rub their faces on us they are making a scent that shows ownership...
YOUR CAT OWNS YOU.
cats also rub themselves on other cats so it's more like friendship
that's what i meant, not necessarily outright ownership.
Coco Moro
That is bullshit.
Coco Moro i agree
As a wise man once said, "Dogs are loyal obedient friends, cats are just tiny tigers that live in your house."
Dogs are slaves of people. Their psyche has been so changed that they are no longer animals.
exactly. tigers are the most fascinating creatures in the world and i have a little one that can't hurt me too bad "cut the claws frequently duh"
If you spend time bonding with your cat its amazing how much love they can give. They are different from dogs on that part because if you give a dog seconds of affection they will stick with you the whole day. Cats require time.
They say Siberian cats are more dog like in personality, and the stray one that adopted our household won't leave me alone. She's not at all aloof and detached in the way cats have a reputation for.
I work at a cat cafe and I can confirm all cats have different personalities and they’re all fun in their own ways. Even thought they’re little shits I love them.
Exactly, have been raising 5 cats, now I know how each cats can be different from one another.
Basically, like the human kids are
Love how you say little shits but love them 😂😂😂. Exactly how I feel about mine.
Same
Lmao perfectly put
I can assure you that my cat would not have survived in the wild.
I second to that
Then again, you wouldn't either.
My two would, they are total badasses
Out of 6 only like 2 1/2 would 😭 and they were all stray cats at one point in time
Based on the prolific nature of stray cats, I can, with some certainty, say that you are wrong
i started having heart complications about two years ago, and my first sign was my mom’s cat coming to lay on my chest. this cat is like 15 years old at this point, and wouldn’t normally be able to jump onto beds. she was also grouchy, so she did not like to cuddle. but this lil girl, came over, wiggled her way up, and specifically got onto my chest and began purring as hard as she could. got my mom to check my heart, and that boy was going bonkers.
Oh my god I scared now because my cat have been doing the same to me
Cats don’t scratch furniture to “sharpen their claws”. They have scent glands between their toes, so they actually scratch to mark their territory & communicate with other animals. Territorial boundaries & owning items makes them feel secure.
Other than that, great & accurate info in this video!
Thank you! Cats also do this to condition the muscles that expose & retract their claws or to remove damaged claw sheathes.Their claws certainly don’t need to be “sharpened”
@@hobbyhopper3143 This is what I was going to point out too. Most people don't know that cats claws grow in layers and they shed the old ones while scratching to keep them fresh. 🙂
No. It has both purposes.
It’s so cool that my cat is getting properties in animal world every now and then! real estate check!!
@@thebacon2ursoap939 The scratching removes the dull layer and reveals the untouched sharp layer, thus sharpening the claw.
I think my cat doesn't believe she's a cat, she believes that she is a tiny human. She wants to eat our food on a table, she sleeps in our bed and she even learned how to open doors !
Keep her away from your car keys. My cat, Elizabeth, loved to jump in the truck of a neighbor's friend and go to sleep next to the steering wheel. This kid could have flown an airplane if she had access.
My cat does human things too! He eats. Shits and sleeps.
My cat only messes with stuff when she sees a human doing it.
Ie, Christmas: I put ornaments on the tree, she immediately wants to bat at the ornaments, too (yet typically doesn’t actually knock them off or break them, and generally calms back down once the Decorating Frenzy is done...until it’s time to take things down, anyway)
Similar scenario with puzzles and legos, or if I’m drawing or writing or reading, or if I’m playing an instrument. (She thinks my singing is a cry of distress, though. Which, RUDE. I sing fine, kitty!)
So...yeah. It’s literally mimickry. All my cats have also learned to be just shy of opening doors (paws are the wrong shape. But they’re still dangerous if the door isn’t latched Just So, or if the handle’s a lever vs knob), and I swear my Mimic Cat also has her own language of meows and chatters full-on sentences, and tries mimicking English with a cry that sounds suspiciously like “Ma!”
...it’s both endearing and somewhat frightening how clever they actually are (and how much language they actually understand aside from tone and context/intent.) I’ve also noticed distinct behavioral changes when I got my family to stop calling her a “brat” unless she was actually in trouble-less submissive behavior and general mischief. Although I swear she spent about half a week “testing it out” like a kid pushing boundaries
Clever girl
Mine too
Not to be dramatic or anything but I'll *DIE* for grizmo
😘
if this is not dramatic then
what does dramatic means to you? Jesus people these days.
@@catycat6114 calm down m8, why are you raging on some random dude on the internet
@@catycat6114 Jesus loves dramatic ppl amen
Seems reasonable to me
The moment I was hearing the purring, my entire body relaxed within 1 second.
It's definitely primarily for stress releave.
After almost 34 years, I have another cat. My brother found a tiny kitten outside of my parents' home and I decided to welcome her to my family. The vet told me (about four days ago) she is no more than 7 weeks old. As I type this, my girl is sleeping next to me and her purring is so calming, beats any bedtime music.
"Cats may purr for any number of reasons"
Scientist code for: We weren't able to get a cat to purr to study it
Three words
Squish
That
Cat
Sorry no
Bibi lunic et le seul nice reference
@@FormulePoeme807 You want to squish it nicely
@@FormulePoeme807 We always squish that cat.
"Why do cats do that?"
Because they are cats.
*Roll credits*
strawberry mango *Sees video*
Short answer: Because they’re demons. ‘Nuff said, get a dog.
@@user-bl3fo7dz3o Nah just get both
Seems like a logical and sound argument to me!
Exactly
😂
Did not stop smiling the entire video. The animation is so bizarre and extremely accurate 😂👍🏼🥳
Here are some things you can do to accommodate their "weird" behaviours:
1:06 Provide hiding spaces and spaces to climb. Make sure to always put your food away! *If your cat likes to knock your stuff over a lot, it most likely means they're bored. Siphon off some of their energy by playing with them more!
1:25 Don't leave your food out lol
1:32 Give your cats lots of entertainment (windows to watch birds and wildlife from, places to climb, like *cat trees* , and toys and playtime). If your cat likes high vantage points I'd highly recommend a cat tree next to the window so they can watch birds and other wildlife (their "prey") outside. You can also put a bird feeder outside to attract more birds.
1:55 Playtime before feeding, and scatter meals (2/3/4) over the course of the day. Keep in mind cats sleep 1-2 hours after they're fed at night and you should not feed them more than 12 hours apart.
2:39 Get a scratching post! This is very important. Cats scratch to mark their territory, so if your cat is really shy or overly aggressive (signifying they don't feel confident in their ownership of their territory-- your house) a scratching post(s) can make them feel at home and more confident. And if your cat is scratching your stuff more than others'-- congrats! They like you. Another way to make a cat feel at home is litter boxes and things they can get their scent on (such as blankets).
4:20 Playtime and toys! If they're chewing on your stuff, it means they're bored.
Remember positive reinforcement! Basically, reward your cat when they're not doing bad stuff. Yelling and spray bottles doesn't really help-- they can't understand what you're saying and will only be scared of you (possibly leading to other unwanted behaviours).
Yes. Good comment. Also positive reinforcement training/clicker training for the win. All animals can be understood and them understand us through setting up mutual communication and listening to body language:)
Human gives food
Dog : They must be God, they feeds me
Cat : They feeds me, I must be God
Exactly, cats know what’s going on. Dogs are clueless and just want to lick and smell everything.
Omg lmao 😂
@@lanternstudio6393 😁 truth
Ha exactly
repost
*Meanwhile my cat sleeps in my fresh laundry and suddenly goes crazy, grabs a towel and violently kicks it*
Okay.
Odette yum
In the wild, the freshly laundered towel is the cat's most feared enemy.
how come the replies get more and more likes the deeper you go
They are leaving their scent on fresh laundry, whenever we wash, come house after a long day etc, if they cant smell themselves, they get close and leave their scent...
Lmao
woof I am a dog person but my husband rescued a cat recently and it's been such a wonder having him around. I once tripped and fell down hard, and the cat actually came up to me while meowed and rubbed on my arm.. like he was concerned I got hurt :,( that moved my heart
can we just appreciate the cuteness of this animation
Remember ... dogs have owners, cats have staff.
Great Thought 😂😂😂
my cat is a QUEEN off course she needs a staff
Only cat people think this. Dog owners know the truth. Dogs are our insane toddlers and we are their perpetually exasperated and amused parents.
More like servant.
Very true 😁
I died when the cat sat down on her person's head. My cat used to do that!
Tortilla Taylor her “person's” ? tf are you talking about?
Tortilla Taylor, if you're dead, condolence. LOL :D
sciure sci more like what are you talking about. If you had a cat, that's your cat. And you are its person. That's just how it is.
Sayful thank you!!!! How do people not know what I meant 😂😂
Tortilla Taylor honestly, I have no idea how people don't know what you were on about. But hey, you're welcome though :)
A lot of people think that cats are scared of cucumbers. They are actually scared, because that thing wasn’t there before. It’s like you turn around and suddenly you see someone standing behind you. The cucumber prank is also very bad for the cats mental health, so don’t do it! Cats are animals that have learned to live with us. And we should appreciate that!🐱
THANK YOU! The idea that cats have some special fear of cukes is so ridiculous I can't even, and yes, every time I see someone terrorizing a cat for "fun", let's just say it's a good thing for them I haven't witnessed something like that in person. What is wrong with some people?
How can a human being ask such a question being the freakiest weirdest bug on and beneath the surface of this planet?
"Dogs, they have owners. Cats, they have staffs."
Haha nice
"Staff" -- "Staffs" would be several long thin pieces of wood used to help disabled people walk.
@@DieFlabbergast I am picturing various cat wizards and it's glorious.
Cats are roomates
@@DieFlabbergast omg nobody cares
My cat thinks I am a lovely potato that brings forth food from the cabinet and makes her poop disappear.
you pretty much are jk jk lol
When I was young I had a cat named Stella. Just about every night I’d go to the porch and call for her to come home. Without fail she’d be there within two mins or so and almost always with dinner of sorts for me. Birds, mice, gophers, snakes she offered quite the nightly menu🤣
3:35 - I attest: When my two kittens snuggle up with me to sleep, I rest *so* much simply because they are there and (even if I was asleep prior to their joining me), I rest *better* unconsciously knowing their loving cuddling is next to me! So, yeah: I love my little girls!
Cats are liquid.
Im 100% sure this is true.
This is a proven fact.
Actually a scientist was rewarded for proving this with an Ig nobelprize last year.
Matcha Cat more of a non Newton fluid
Lol I get what u say
Take Nobel Prize plz
Cat: I am afraid of nothing.
Vacuum: *exists*
Cat: *dies*
Oh. You mean vacuum cleaner. At first I thought about the actual vacuum. You know... it can kill a cat too
@@celsiusfox2631 So then vacuum is twice as deadly for cats as it is for humans.
Oh......
Reality and fear are two different things. Have you watched humans drive on the public roads?🐄
Define 'small'.🐄
0:35 cat was like: I’m out
Wow, I never knew about the frequency of them purring. That’s fascinating.
ANY BODY ELSE HAVE ONE CAT AND WHEN IT RUNS SOUNDS LIKE A STAMPEDE ?
ctnative203 Yes, totally. Except it's more tornado sounding.
Oh yeah. And it gets worse when the little seven-pound chases the much larger twenty-pound around the house XD
Gotta love those two.
X3 Nearly same here
Yes! My little 6 pound tortie girl sounds like a baby rhino when she goes (runs) up and down the stairs.
Check out the ways that horses run, canter, trot, etc. Cats do the same things.
Orange cat looks high 75% of the time.
InkJelly LOL😂SO TURE
OMG THIS IS FREAKING HILARIOUS 😂
inkiidog I'm dieing right now😂😂
So related! XD
I CANT STOP LAUGHING XD
No wonder my crazy cat lady neighbour looks like shes 400 years old. Her cats are constantly healing her
Queen of England be like
I swear, that animation looks like it takes a lot of work, the shifting lines must be hard on the frames. huge props to the artists 👏👍
Ted ed, answering the most important questions in life.
just search for "circle of poo"
They actually didn't answer the questions that popped up in my mind when I read the title. They didn't go into specifics at all. The vid can be summed in one sentence: "They act strange 'cause EVOLUTION" ... I mean... WOW, the insight!
I hoped to learn how specific behaviors were used advantageously, when they were still living in the wild, so, to me personally, it was kind of a let down tbh.
Nothing wrong with the video per se, just didn't meet my expectations.
Pandaa Bro They do explain how some behaviors are an advantage in the wild. For example: they tell why cats scratch and how that is an advantage for wild cats. And there are some more examples. So watch it again ;-)
do cats fart XD. I know its weird but answer plz xD.
They don't fart often (with a proper diet) but when they do, it's the silent and deadly kind... brace yourself and run for your life !!! xD
I'm recovering from injuries from a car accident right now. While stuck in bed my cat comes and snuggles and purrs but when she leaves she steps on every bruise and scrape on her way out. I think she's trying to tell me she's in control of my healing.
She is trying to help.
Contrary to popular believe, cats are very loyal. Just in their own way.
One day, in the middle of a storm, when I had a blackout in my house and I was alone with my old cat (I was still a kid), she made sure to be always next to me, like she was trying to reasure me, a bit like saying "It's okay, nothing is going to happen". Funny thing is, I don't really mind storms, so it wasn't like I needed it, I was more bored than anything else, really. But I appreciated the gesture for what it was, she caring for me just like I cared for her.
I miss the old girl.
lenlimbo
Maybe your cat was the scared one.
I hope you are recovering/recovered well. Your cat is a sweetheart.
that is hilarious lol
btw saw this was 2 months ago hope your waaay better =D
This is easily one of my favorite videos on YT. The cute and funny animation wins all the awards for me ♥️
Never mind the sharpening of claws. They shed the old ones leaving new, sharper claws in their place. The perfect killing machine.
These animations are adorable and hilarious.
Right?!
I was thinking the same thing!!! SO STINKING FUNNY AND CUTE!
I was thinking to press like but 911 is perfect
i like the series of presentation
Especially at 4:03 for me, that killed me
Dogs have masters, cats have staff.
Tru Dat
We have a fat and beatyful catprincess.
Dogs have masters, cats ARE the masters
A dog won't eat it's friend "it's owner" a cat if it's the same size as a big dog will.
dogs are slaves. cats are classmates.
I adore this animation ngl. The cat jumping away is just them floating off screen its perfect
"They think we are the prey" - perfection in one line.
Feral cats have been known to form small packs in the wild, working together as an family of independent individuals. I’m sure that’s more how the cats see us considering they treat us like one of these gang members rather than a form of competition.
Cats are competitive among themselves when it comes to food
You mean.....
*CLANS?*
A clowder or a glaring actually, though you can go with clan if you want. More apartment community then organized social structure.
But yeah, cats hunt solo and sometimes run entirely solo, they also form loose communities so the can have more pairs of eyes and ears keep an eye out for predators/rival species. And for mama cats, the ability to get a kitten sitter so they can stretch their legs and get a nice hunt in.
The more socially inclined cats do share food with those they like, which is why pet cats on occasion bring back dead things for their humans. They see humans as group members, no clear data yet if they believe us just deaf near bald cats or know us as a different species though.
@@prcervi Well, I was initially joking but thats some pretty interesting stuff, thanks
Micky Deery he was referencing the warrior cats books
Fun fact: If a cat licks you it's either that you taste nice (be ready for them biting you) or because they see you as a part of their family. And is therefore "grooming" you, just as it would do with another cat. This is also why cats like to "eat" hair.
Quelend Underground Thanks.
Whenever I get out of the shower my cat would lick the water off my skin.
OMG the first time my cat bit my hair i freaked out like wtf. He rarely licks me but when i put coconut oil on my hair he licks it off.
My cat love to bite my hands.He grabs them with his claws not drawn so I tend to think he is playing. Doesn’t bite me really hard either.
TrolandoTV
Yep that's playing. I've had a siamese mix do the same thing.
i love this animation style. please do more (i also just love cats so it would be extra adorable to see more)
When I broke my rib recently my one cat was obsessed with laying on top of it and purring, which I wouldn't have minded if it didn't hurt so bad.
My cat Marian recently began alerting me to my anxiety and panic attacks before they happen.
She’s my Emotional Support Animal, and I’ve barely had her for a year (she’s about 21 months old), but I never could have imagined that she would teach herself to “task” like a service dog is taught to do.
When she senses it, she herds me toward my bed, and lays on my chest and purrs once I lie down. I then start having very recognizable symptoms, and eventually have the attack. Once it’s over, she hops off my chest and walks away like it never happened.
She’s done it at least three times within the past six months. It’s really amazing how she’s so insistent about it, too. She knows what I need before I do, and is really good at taking care of me during my episodes. She’ll lick my forehead sometimes, too, and always curls up next to me in bed at night.
I really love that cat 🐈
I hope you are doing better from those panic and anxiety attacks. You are fortunate to have Marian. Take good care.
It’s so magical, I hope you feel better now 😻
My cat does the same thing. She just taught herself to do it.
Our adopted little kitten kept on snuggling with me when I was at my lowest. She's so comforting ❤
Btw, I hope you're better🙏
Our adopted little kitten kept on snuggling with me when I was at my lowest. She's so comforting ❤
Btw, I hope you're better🙏
I have endometriosis. My cat comes sit on my tummy and purrs whenever I feel discomfort from my illness. And it's the only time he would do that. But unfortunately my condition is severe so I dont notice any relief whenever he does that. But I understand it's something. Wallahualam.
How sweet! Take care
Lola Incarnate
How awful, you are suffering from this terrible illness. I hope you are able to get proper treatment for it. 🏥👩🏼⚕️
Please do know, your cat *loves* you and that is why, they are trying to help you recover. ♥️🐈
i feel you my dear god bless you
I have it too. I’ve been disabled because of it for years, unfortunately. Both dogs and cats are very good at giving us comfort when we’re hurting. One of my dogs sniffed out a tumor I didn’t know I had. My last cat, who died a few years ago, would come and sit with me , usually on my lap. It never occurred to me that she was trying to really help. 😂❤️
Lola , I’ve read a couple articles about how a plant based diet can help with endometriosis pain, I think it’s definitely worth looking into. Take care.
I have arthritis in my left ankle. My previous cat would always sleep on that ankle… I remain certain he knew it was an issue and was helping.
Very humorous and cute presentation, love this! ♥️
Is noone gonna talk abt how the cats keep *flying away*
predator (snek for example) sneaks up on kat, kat fly to avoid.
@@Yipper64 xD
It's jumping
@@sackof_cats i love your profile picture
@@deepslumbersweetdreams8213 why thank you
I thought it was because the little emotion cats inside their minds are always stepping on their brain control panel.
That last scene in the "Inside Out" film is so brilliant...!
Exactly! From the beginning to the VERY END (the scene in question)...
You must've watched inside out.....
Jessica Denno
I have. Great film!
Trip-E-O 😀😀
Aww ik there was something special about their purring helped me get over tough times.
That animation was gold. Also, very educational video, I like learning new things.
One time I went outside and I saw my cat eating a bird i wAs liKe
“stEve wHat are u doiNggggg”
You called your cat steve
@@STANDUP47 mine is called spunky
humanoid being mines called stumpy because. Why not
Good Steve. Don’t just kill the birds and leave them. Nourish your furry belly.
my cats names are as folows: Mijauz, sneaky, blondu and hippie
This animation made me feel an emotion I didn’t think existed outside my memory
Sunday evening cartoons vibe
Same!!
Dr. Katz
Important to note that although they are considered domesticated, housecats are much closer to their wild counterparts than domestic dogs. Most canine instincts have been ablated by generations of selective breeding for certain traits. Cats retain many of their wild characteristics which is why they can be entirely self sufficient in any setting. Most dogs on the other hand are helpless without humans.
I love the animation and facial expressions of the cats haha!
You know when he was talking about how cats see us, well here's my idea:
•They view us as mothers
•They view us as food givers
or
•They view us family, (like brother sister, protected etc)
I mean, cat don't hate us unless we do something to make them hate us.
i see my staff as food dispensers X3
is hard to believe
in the wild the cats lives alone no with family or friends
is not really easy for an animal who lives alone live in groups
My cat sees me as his food. He always bite and lick my pinky finger, of course without hurting me :D
Feral cats will live in groups if enough food is available nearby. It's usually a family group descended from a female. Cats in this group will give each other food, allow other kittens to feed if they have kittens of their own and look after kittens that aren't theirs.
Their behaviour strongly suggests that cats see us as part of this group.
scottishastronomer I think exactly Like you. that could explain why they kill bird or mouses and bring the dead bodies on front of our feets or doors. Almost as if it was a present
My cat tries to bite me when she starts getting hungry. Pretty sure she'd eat me if she could lol
MGirl492 while dogs would wait until near starvation to eat their owner's dead body, if your cat found you dead it would probably start eating you within the day. I think about that every time I feed my lil fat cat
actually dogs eat their owner's bodies also as seen during times of war
***** i was replying to sam who says dogs would never eat their owners which is wrong and i am aware that both cats and dogs would eat people when starving
Dogs and cats will both eat their owners, read my comment again
Still better than what humans would do. While pets only eat their deceased owners, humans in starvation wouldn't wait for the pets to die, they would kill them first...
Everything about cats is so cute the way lions clamp onto a buffalo's nose is adorable
cats healing is real. When I m sad or in pain, she' s staying with me, on my lap , or next to my head, or even closer to my mouth when I had a surgery. she's purring at a very low intensity only. also, she's very grateful when I feel that she s alone somehow she's meowing for sth and give her attention, then she comes to me and purring very high like she wants to thanks me.
This artstyle is so wholesome, especially the bear.
"need to eat small meals throughout the day"
*proceeds to grab a fish larger than the cat itself"
Lol
It's a very smol fish, hooman. Provide another immediately! Purrpurrpurr
They just grab the whole thing for a small bite.
Honestly I was more entertained by the animated cartoon to go along with it and just sat laughing, I don't think any of the information was processed after that
I remember watching this video when it was released, but it was in my YT recommendation, and watched it again coz of its cute animation.
i am a simple woman. i see cat, i click
I am simple man, I see relatable comment, I upvote.
I am a simple man, I see grill on net, I doubt it.
aureusyarara same😂😂
Cat lady
I am a simple man, that's it...
When i was done watching this, my cat came over to me
How did it react? 😸
He didn't know i was watching this
OMG SAME
same
RedScyther772 Same
The animation style is amazing. Love it.
You wonderfully presented the weird and hidden facts in Cat Science. Amazing!
Fun fact: cats sometimes actually teamed up, it only happens when hunting in groups is more beneficial than hunting alone, it’s not to rare as they have learned that driving specific people insane with cuddly smallness armies tends to make that person give them food.
When they headbutt your leg they are basically saying “you are part of my pack”
Mine headbutts me quite often. And I'm so blessed.
Tracy Sault, your cat sees you as a really close friend.
my cat only headbutts me when she's hungry or sleepy lol
Thank U for Facts.
how about stray cats that do this often? arent they begging for food?
I think cats see us as Mother cats who don't kick them out of the nest. Mother cats are excessively devoted and caring of their young. Kittens don't leave their mothers voluntarily. They are driven off by the mother when she goes into estrus again. In a few days, the mother goes from doting and fussing to whacking and hissing. Kittens are naturally confused. Cats are just trying to get back to the momma cat that loved them. Mother cats set a high standard of care and cats come to us with high expectations. We become that loving parent who never makes them leave home. We feed them and groom them (strokes and scratches) and they can snuggle with us, all while being able to be independent and active.
Yeah, I also think this is true. Every time I see some bollocks article suggesting cats see us as big cats who are terrible hunters it makes me roll my eyes. Yeah, we must be terrible hunters seeing as we have enough spare food to feed the cat *several times a day*! Sigh.
This comment got me emotional wtf
Is this comment peer-reviewed?
You're right. I'm always saying my cat is a big ole Mama's boy! And he knows he is and doesn't even care.
...
*woah*
I just loveeee this animation ❤ the voice is nice too😊
Me: do you want a stick?
Dog: YESSS
Also me: do you want an imported super deluxe salmon food?
Cat: ill let you know.
My eldest totally thinks I'm her daughter. Tried to teach me how to catch mice.
CerberaOdollam?
Did you pass?
Angelo she must've seems like a tutorial level.
i've read somewhere that cats teaching how to hunt is a form of cat insulting you, kind of telling you that you can't look for your own food
This is why I don’t let my cat outside
" And eat small meals over the course of the day and night " *Proceeds to take an entire fish from a plate*
Cats will eat what their given, right? Especially if they're used to needing to pounce on whatever opportunity for food their given.
this was such a well explained & short video ✨
If my cat isn't sleeping on my head she's not happy.
Also that at 2:46 was too real, my bathroom door has to stay permanently closed because every time I went to the bathroom she had destroyed all the toiled paper.
Informational, but a couple details wrong.
Housecats are actually quite social in the wild, and live in colonies, hunting and raising kits in groups. This is why they hunt surplus and give prey to humans, allow trusted humans near their kits, and groom & rub against each other to keep a shared scent. They usually see humans as fellow colony members; not predator, prey, or young.
So basically Warriors then
What they were saying is that ancient "house cats" were antisocial but modern ones have adapted to being more social amongst themselves.
@Alec Cotler Their species is still the same (felis catus) but they are addressed as being "feral" instead of "domesticated." (household)
@@SuperNKM9 Cool.
I guess we have to take ur word for it since u ARE a kitty. Thank u kitty...good kitty.
So the answer to mortality was a suit of purring cats all along... The cat lady is making more and more sense!
Its okay for you to be alive
You're missing an I in there buddy
I think you mean immortality...
Something I think a lot of people don’t understand about cats is that, fundamentally, they have the mindsets of predators; particularly, they still have the mindsets of their Big Cat ancestors while living in small bodies.