It’s a well-established fact that catsrulethe Internet. From their toe beans to their tongue tips, netizens can’t seem to get enough of felines doing their furry thing, whether they’re being graceful, derpy, or just going plain crazy.One subreddit, r/Blep, has been collecting pics of cats blepping for over a decade now, and thecommunityis nearly half a million members strong. If you still don’t know what a blep is, keep reading for some of the web’s most endearing examples.More info:RedditThis post may includeaffiliate links.
It’s a well-established fact that catsrulethe Internet. From their toe beans to their tongue tips, netizens can’t seem to get enough of felines doing their furry thing, whether they’re being graceful, derpy, or just going plain crazy.
One subreddit, r/Blep, has been collecting pics of cats blepping for over a decade now, and thecommunityis nearly half a million members strong. If you still don’t know what a blep is, keep reading for some of the web’s most endearing examples.
More info:Reddit
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Bleps also happen when a cat is deeply relaxed, especially during sleep. Their jaws may slacken, letting their tongue slip out—a sign they feel completely safe and comfortable. Certain breeds like Persians or Himalayans are predisposed to blepping because of their facial structure, which makes keeping their tongue inside a bit more challenging.
Sometimes, blepping can be a sign of dental discomfort, nausea, or even stress. If your cat bleps frequently alongside symptoms like drooling or troubleeating, it may be a sign of a health issue that warrants a trip to thevet- no cat’s favorite activity.A blep is just the tip of theicebergof fascinating cat tongue facts. Did you know that a cat’s tongue is coated with tiny, backward-facing spines called papillae? These spines are made of keratin (the same stuff as fingernails) and give the tongue its rough texture. Papillae are essential for grooming, helping the cat remove loose fur while distributing natural oils across their coat.
Sometimes, blepping can be a sign of dental discomfort, nausea, or even stress. If your cat bleps frequently alongside symptoms like drooling or troubleeating, it may be a sign of a health issue that warrants a trip to thevet- no cat’s favorite activity.
A blep is just the tip of theicebergof fascinating cat tongue facts. Did you know that a cat’s tongue is coated with tiny, backward-facing spines called papillae? These spines are made of keratin (the same stuff as fingernails) and give the tongue its rough texture. Papillae are essential for grooming, helping the cat remove loose fur while distributing natural oils across their coat.
When cats groom, their tongues act as a comb and exfoliator, cleaning dead skin cells and improving their coat’s health. The rough texture can also remove dirt between their toes and help keep wounds clean. Cats' tongues are highly efficient at lapping up water too - they create a tiny cup-like structure to scoop up liquid quickly and effectively.
The popularity of r/Blep is hardly a surprise. A 2015surveyfound that cats drove about 15% of all internet traffic. To put that into perspective, of about 4.66 billion people frequently using the web back then, 699 million were, at some point, searching for cats or cat-related topics every month. At the time of writing,Instagramalone turned up 502K posts for the hashtag #blep, signaling its popularity on social media.
YouTube videos featuring felines account for over 26 billion views, making them the single most popular category on the site. While the site actually gets more searches for dogs, cat content gets nearly four times moreviralviews than content featuring hounds. In 2010, it wasestimatedthat there were about 1.3 billion cat pictures on the internet. Today, that number is expected to be over 6.5 billion. We wonder, just how many of them feature bleps?Let us know if you enjoyed this list of cats in full derp mode, and don’t forget to upvote for your favorites or leave a comment!
YouTube videos featuring felines account for over 26 billion views, making them the single most popular category on the site. While the site actually gets more searches for dogs, cat content gets nearly four times moreviralviews than content featuring hounds. In 2010, it wasestimatedthat there were about 1.3 billion cat pictures on the internet. Today, that number is expected to be over 6.5 billion. We wonder, just how many of them feature bleps?
Let us know if you enjoyed this list of cats in full derp mode, and don’t forget to upvote for your favorites or leave a comment!
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