Master of camouflage: why cats love hiding places so much

Created: 04/19/2022, 16:42

By: Sandra Barbara Furtner

Whether in a drawer, shopping bag or laundry basket - cats often hide in the craziest places.

We reveal why this is so and which signals you should pay attention to

Munich – No box is too small, no drawer too narrow and no wardrobe too high to not be taken over or climbed by a velvet paw.

Cats are masters at retreating to the most unlikely of places.

There are usually very simple reasons for this, reveals Landtiere.de.

House cats are often looking for a quiet place to relax, doze off or take a leisurely nap.

Because the majority of a normal cat day consists of rest and sleep phases.

But stress-inducing factors such as strangers, human visits or frightening and unusual noises or other animals can also be a trigger.

Cuckoo - Cats love to hide in the most unusual places.

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Master of camouflage: why cats love hiding places so much

It is all the more important that you offer your cat different retreat options.

By the way: The fact that cats like to hide is probably innate.

According to Jessica Charo, cat behavior consultant at FelineEngineering, for many cats it's something that's built into their DNA.

"Although they're predators, cats can also be prey for larger animals," she told Best Life.

"As such, cats have an innate need for a hiding place that is closed at the sides."

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However, if your cat withdraws for a very long time and does not show up for days, there is a lot to be said for something wrong with her.

Caution is advised here and you should consult a veterinarian.

But often it is completely normal behavior and some house tigers turn it into a fun game.

Dustin Growick, a science lecturer at the New York Hall of Science, recently posted a funny photo on Twitter that shows a cat's unusual attempt to adapt to its environment.

And the users respond to this Twitter post with many funny hiding attempts by their cat.

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By the way: Cats should at least be kept away from poisonous indoor plants and food