A new study in which researchers tracked the activity of a dozen domestic cats shows that, when it comes to
the habits of our furry little friends, still waters run deep.Sure, they are more than happy sitting on your lap and chasing around that catnip mouse with the bell on its tail, but when they are away from prying eyes, house cats really know how to unleash the beast.
The Study
The data, collected from the GPS trackers and pressure sensors on the roving cats, shows that not only do our
seemingly timid tabbies participate in some pretty hardcore hunting when on the prowl, but they also do so with much the same skill and agility as tigers, lions, and other large cats.
The Results
Much like tigers, house cats rarely straighten their legs when stalking prey, even while running. This instinctualย pose shows that, despite how comfortable they are on our sofas, they are still very much at home in the hunt.Not only to they embody the same instinct for hunting as their larger cousins, but they execute on it with arguably a greater efficiency. Thatโs right -
pound for pound, your cat is stronger and faster than a fully grown tiger. Not only that, but domesticated cats exceed the flexibility of any other large cat by leagues, giving them yet another clear advantage in the hunt.