Why do cats place their hind paws exactly in the tracks left by their front paws: have you noticed?
Since all the paths and trails are now covered with a layer of snow, you have an excellent opportunity to make sure that the cats place their paws exactly in the tracks of their front paws.
Unlike dogs, who run around snowy roads at will, cat tracks look like a clear chain, which can even make it seem like the cat is moving on two legs instead of four.
This is the secret of the cat's silent gait and an important skill for successful hunting and for life in general.
The back legs take the place of the front legs to minimize noise and avoid tripping.
At the same time, when a cat takes a step with its front paw, it does so more carefully, as if examining the surface to make sure it is reliable.
The hind leg moves more confidently, since this surface has already been tested by the front limb and is considered reliable: no creaks, crunches or vibrations were heard under it.
This way, cats can confidently place their hind paws without fear that their prey will hear them.
What is remarkable is that this skill of careful walking is innate and automatic for cats. They use it not only during hunting, but also in everyday life.
Previously we talked about things that cats hate.
