This Twitter Page Is Home To ‘Unexplainable’ Cat Behaviors, And Here Are 50 Of The Most Unhinged

The internet is brimming with proof why there’s no point in trying to rationalize cat behavior; some of it just can’t be explained. Unlike their strong urge to enter any box there is—which can be scientifically justified—certain things they do simply don’t make sense.Instead of trying to make sense out of them, it might be better to simply marvel at the adorably dorky critters; and that’s where the ‘Unexplainable Cat Images’ Twitter account comes in handy. Brimming with, well, unexplainable cat pictures, it has amassed over 18k fans, and to show what brings them to it, we have put some of their best examples on this list for you today. Scroll down to find the cat pictures and enjoy.In order to try understanding at least some of the things cats do,Bored Pandahas reached out to the author ofThe Cat’s Meow: How Cats Evolved from the Savanna to Your Sofa, Professor of Biology and Director of the Living Earth Collaborative, Jonathan Losos, who was kind enough to answer some of our questions. Scroll down to find his insight in the text below.This post may includeaffiliate links.

Instead of trying to make sense out of them, it might be better to simply marvel at the adorably dorky critters; and that’s where the ‘Unexplainable Cat Images’ Twitter account comes in handy. Brimming with, well, unexplainable cat pictures, it has amassed over 18k fans, and to show what brings them to it, we have put some of their best examples on this list for you today. Scroll down to find the cat pictures and enjoy.

In order to try understanding at least some of the things cats do,Bored Pandahas reached out to the author ofThe Cat’s Meow: How Cats Evolved from the Savanna to Your Sofa, Professor of Biology and Director of the Living Earth Collaborative, Jonathan Losos, who was kind enough to answer some of our questions. Scroll down to find his insight in the text below.

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“They’ll definitely let you know when they want food. Also, contrary to popular belief, cats are very trainable because they are so food-motivated. You can even train them to use a toilet,” he said.

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The level of hunger, security, and sleepiness can affect each individual cat differently (though, even these factors can’t really explain the actions of some felines on this list) but some things they do are pretty universal and familiar to most cat owners out there; kneading, for instance.“Kneading is a behavior that kittens of all feline species use when they’re nursing from mama cat,” Evolutionary biologist J. Losos told Bored Panda. “The rhythmic pushing on the mother’s abdomen probably helps keep the milk flowing. As anyone who lives with a cat knows, adult cats use the same behavior on a blanket or your belly. It clearly is a sign of contentment as the cat seems to go into a trance, making biscuits sometimes for several minutes before curling up and going to sleep.“As far as we know, the domestic cat is the only feline that continues to knead as an adult; though some reports on the internet suggest that other species do so as well, but they are not well documented,” Losos added.

“Kneading is a behavior that kittens of all feline species use when they’re nursing from mama cat,” Evolutionary biologist J. Losos told Bored Panda. “The rhythmic pushing on the mother’s abdomen probably helps keep the milk flowing. As anyone who lives with a cat knows, adult cats use the same behavior on a blanket or your belly. It clearly is a sign of contentment as the cat seems to go into a trance, making biscuits sometimes for several minutes before curling up and going to sleep.

“As far as we know, the domestic cat is the only feline that continues to knead as an adult; though some reports on the internet suggest that other species do so as well, but they are not well documented,” Losos added.

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“We need to think about what life is like for the ancestor of the domestic cat, the African wildcat,” Prof. Losos suggested. “This is a species that lives out on the African plains with a lot of larger predators, like lions, leopards, and hyenas. Bigger predators are notorious for killing smaller predators, so even though African wildcats are supreme predators, they are also prey and must always be on the lookout for danger.

“These behavioral tendencies are still present in housecats and that’s why they like to sleep in places that give them a sense of security. It’s also the reason cats like to get up on high places, so they can keep an eye out for danger and be away from ground-based trouble, like dogs and toddlers.”

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The switch from sleeping in strategically located places in the wild to a cushion on the sofa was far from the only thing that changed as the feline evolved from an African wildcat to something resembling Garfield. Jonathan Losos suggested that even their way of meowing was adjusted to their new lifestyle.

“Meowing to us is a trait that evolved during domestication to allow them to communicate their needs and desires to us. In fact, the meow has changed from that of the African wildcat—it is shorter and higher-pitched and people rate it as more pleasing. Presumably, this change evolved to make us more receptive to what they have to say,” he explained.

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Even though some things, such as kneading, meowing or sleeping in boxes, are typical to most domesticated cats, no two felines are the same, as they might have very different characters. The expert told Bored Panda that their character traits typically depend on their genetics and upbringing.

“Cats have different personalities that are the results of their genes: some breeds are very friendly or docile, others are very bold and outgoing. Just as with dogs, breeders have selected for different traits in different breeds,” he suggested.

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“This is the old ‘nature vs. nurture’ distinction and both are important,” Losos continued. “Even cats from extremely friendly breeds will not be very good pets if they aren’t handled as kittens, whereas offspring of unfriendly feral cats can grow up to be well-adjusted if handled frequently during the socialization window.”

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It might seem that some domestic cats tend to be highly independent and enjoy their own company more than anyone else’s. However, according to Losos, cats are in no way aloof loners. “When they live in areas with lots of cats—as happens when there is a lot of food available—cats form into social groups composed of related females,” he told Bored Panda.“These females are very friendly to other members of their group, lying together, grooming, playing, even nursing each other’s kittens and serving as midwives during birth. In this way, the social behavior of domestic cats is similar to that of lions, another species that occurs where food can be very abundant.”

“These females are very friendly to other members of their group, lying together, grooming, playing, even nursing each other’s kittens and serving as midwives during birth. In this way, the social behavior of domestic cats is similar to that of lions, another species that occurs where food can be very abundant.”

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Whether more of a loner or not, a housecat has certain needs that have to be met in order for it to live its best life. Prof. Losos pointed out that one of the main things, other than taking care of the cat’s needs for food, shelter, veterinary care, etc., is giving it a stimulating life.“Cats are intelligent, curious creatures and they need an interesting life—boredom can lead to the development of undesirable behaviors and even health problems. Play with your cats frequently and provide them with lots of new objects and situations; even moving a box to a new place is intriguing to them! Keeping cats indoors protects them from cars, coyotes and other threats, and is also good for the environment, but such cats are particularly in need of mental stimulation.”

“Cats are intelligent, curious creatures and they need an interesting life—boredom can lead to the development of undesirable behaviors and even health problems. Play with your cats frequently and provide them with lots of new objects and situations; even moving a box to a new place is intriguing to them! Keeping cats indoors protects them from cars, coyotes and other threats, and is also good for the environment, but such cats are particularly in need of mental stimulation.”

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If you find cats as fascinating as we do, make sure to view our previous edition of simply ‘Unexplainable Cat Images’hereand browse some more pictures of the adorable goofy felines.

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