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Why Cats Stand on Their Hind Legs: A Logical Explanation for the 'Gopher Pose'
10.09.2023 21:11
Probably every happy cat owner has sometimes noticed strange behavior that is, in general, not typical for his pet.
For example, cats often surprise their owners by suddenly rising on their hind legs.
Let's find out when and why this might happen.
Self-defense
You may be familiar with a technique that many animals use in the wild when faced with danger. It involves looking as big as possible in the eyes of the enemy.
So domestic cats follow their instincts and sometimes arch their backs and fluff up their fur, and sometimes stand up straight.
Game
Please note that in this position the cat's belly is exposed, which is its most vulnerable part. Hence the conclusion: only those whom the cat truly trusts and does not expect an attack will be able to see a cat standing on its hind legs.
On the contrary, in this way the cat wants to invite another species to social interaction, that is, to play.
Begging
The behavior of our pets, including cats, is largely determined by human reactions.
Since a cat standing on its hind legs is so cute and you definitely want to treat it with something tasty, your pet quickly figures out: if you want a treat, you need to show acrobatic tricks.
