Cats are domesticated, but their instinctive knowledge – imprinted from living for millenniums in the wild – has not faded. Cats share a strong instinct to climb, compelling them to seek out high places even when you and your dog are nowhere to be seen. From a raised perch, they’re able to observe their territory without worrying about predators, and can wait with an eye out for prey.
Cats also instinctively seek out hideaways as part of their natural behavior, both for hunting and protection. That’s why they seek out the shadows, the secret perches, and why, when you least expect it, you notice eyes glowing from some dark space between the wall and the couch. (x)
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