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A strange thing that many have noticed: why cats are afraid of cucumbers and bananas - 2 possible explanations
16.07.2024 11:55
Many cats have an unusual phobia: they are afraid of cucumbers and bananas.
Some cat owners have long noticed this strange feature.
Many people find the behavior of frightened pets funny and begin to create “funny videos.”
But it's better to stop laughing at the animal. Don't discreetly place long vegetables and fruits near it for the sake of a hilarious video.
The fact is that the fluffy one really experiences real fear, which does not have the best effect on his health.
But let's figure out why cucumbers and bananas scare cats so much. There are two interesting hypotheses.
The fruits remind cats of snakes
A popular explanation is that the furry creature thinks that a banana or cucumber that appears next to it is not a fruit or vegetable at all, but a snake.
The version is very interesting. But it is necessary to tell about the shortcoming of this hypothesis: many domesticated cats in principle have not developed hunting skills, have not inherited them from their ancestors and have never seen snakes.
In theory, such cats should not have any fear of reptiles - neither innate nor acquired.
Unexpected appearance of banana/cucumber
The cat may be frightened not by the fruit itself, but by the unexpectedness of its appearance.
Let's imagine a situation: a fluffy creature was calmly eating food, and then a banana or cucumber appeared next to the bowl.
The animal will most likely be scared. Why? The answer is simple: there is suddenly an object on the floor that should not be on this surface.
