Tom and Jerry are one of the most iconic cartoon character duos of all time. But if you’ve been living under a rock, it’s about acatand a mouse who are mortal enemies. In real life, cats and mice don’t get along as well. But, as it turns out, there are some very adorable exceptions. Like this mama cat who welcomed a tiny mouse into her litter!
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A beautifulmamacat has recently welcomed an adorable litter of fluffy kittens. Just like any other mom, she’s been giving all of her attention and love to the little ones, making sure they are well fed and protected. Well, one of her “kittens” is unlike the others. A tiny mouse found its way into the cat family and surprisingly has been welcomed with open arms (or should we say open paws).
“There’s this little mouse. All nice and cozy.” Angela couldn’t believe what she saw. “I don’t even know what to do with him!”
A mama cat has welcomed a tiny mouse into her newest litter, sharing food and warmth with the little rodent
Mama cat’s strange behavior could be attributed to her maternal instincts to protect, but it could also be due to her uniqueness. She’s an orange cat, which is highly unusual for a female cat, as only 20% of all orange cats are females.
Cat coat colors are usually linked to their gender – just like it’s (often) safe to assume thatorange catsare boys, calico beauties are usually girls. And 100% of cats are the best boys and girls.
This adorable friendship seems strange, but it is not a unique case. There are numerous cases of interspecies friends recorded – animals don’t discriminate based on looks or personality quirks. But is there a scientific reason behind it? There are actually afew:
Despite the wholesomeness of the video, many concerned commenters pointed out that the reason behind the mouse’s bravery is a dangerous disease calledtoxoplasmosis.
Toxoplasmosis is especially dangerous to pregnant women as it can trigger a miscarriage, cause birth defects or severe health issues, so it is advised that moms-to-be refrain from cleaning cat litter boxes until the little one is born.
If you’re ever unsure whether your beloved pet had contact with an infected animal, it is best to consult the vet to ensure their long andhealthylife.
Whatever the reason is, this beautiful bond is admirable and we as humans should learn a thing or two from that
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