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Cats are known to be renowned napping champions with an average of 16 hours per day spent dozing off during this cringy film called life. After so much practice in the sleep department, they really know what it takes to get a good catnap. The answer is not much.

Our furry friends have been spotted sleeping nearly anywhere. The locations speak for themselves—tissue boxes, wine glasses, winter shoes, terrariums, flower pots, and laundry racks. Sometimes, it’s the sleeping positions that catch the eye—on the head, upside down, all stretched and curved, or using a dog as a pillow. I'll just leave it here.

After you’re done upvoting your favorite of these weird sleeping cats, don’t forget to scroll through Bored Panda’s previous compilations of feline sleep master classes here and here. Have one silly cat that's fast asleep right next to you? Share in the comments!

In an interview with Bored Panda, Molly DeVoss, a certified feline training and behavior specialist, told us that our domestic cats sleep on average from 16 to 20 hours a day, and that’s all part of an ambush strategy. “This strategy consists of stalk, chase, pounce, catch and kill. Cats will eat about 10 small meals throughout a day, which equates to around six cumulative hours of daily hunting; they are sleeping to refuel their energy for the hunt.” However, indoor-only cats may be napping out of boredom.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is definitely for r/areyouseeingthisshit . The birbs face or priceless!!

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YIJIE SHI
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Bird is bullied.. cat sleeps in my cage without permission!!!!!!

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Mike Rodrick
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Frankly, I'm surprised it's not curled over the top of the cage. A lazy cat waiting for its meal to come home.

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Elsie Collins
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

HUH!!! There goes the neighborhood!!! Can't a birdie even have his own perch anymore???

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Marlene Ricker
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is priceless! The cat sleeping in the bird's cage while the bird sits on the outside. Just love it!

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Rose Brien Harrington
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I tawt I taw a puddy tat And now I'm in a rage Because dat bad ole puddy tat Is in my effing cage!!!

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Marika Wenzel
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Terrible cage. And never ever let cats and birds live side by side.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cat: ima jst have a nap Bird: finally I have caught the kitty

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Lisa Yario
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's a beautiful cage in an up and coming neighborhood, very roomy, even for a cat. No garage

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Some adorable cats feign sleep as a defense mechanism to cope with stressful situations. Other times, nodding off during the day may be a sign of aging. DeVoss suggests keeping an eye on your fuzzy companion and being aware of the signs of lethargy that would signal it’s time for a visit to the veterinarian.

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To us humans, who’d rather sleep in a warm and comfy bed, some places and positions in which these weird cats are found taking a nap look rather absurd. Cat behavior expert Rita Reimers told Bored Panda that it really is true—cats can sleep virtually anywhere. Among other places, they adore “sunspots, your bed, or tucking away in little quiet corners and cubbyholes.” They also prefer warm places like a warm basket of laundry fresh from the dryer.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The sign says: "Pet Basket with animal print". Well, they didn't lie...

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I upvoted this because clearly, in total cat fashion, he has knocked over all the books to make his bed.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You’d have to have suction cups for toes to pull this one off successfully.

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