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Aussie105

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13. The cat credo . . .

Reply to Warpy (Reply #12)

Thu Jul 11, 2024, 01:45 AM

Jul 2024

Eternal vigilance, and always have an escape route!

On top is a good look out, and escape is in any direction!

They have to get really cold or tired, to hide somewhere where they can't look out for dangers, and their escape path is single and predictable.

Depends on larger predators in the area, possibly? Cats probably know what dangers are out there better than us humans.

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The cat credo . . . Aussie105 Jul 2024 #13

W're apex predators. Cats are prey, ask any coyote Warpy Jul 2024 #14