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Penguins live almost exclusively below the equator. And while some of these flightless seabirds can be found in warmer climates, most—including emperor, adélie, chinstrap, and gentoo penguins—spend their lives in and around Antarctica. A continent separated from the rest of the world by water. Not really a place where cats would choose to go to.
And yet, despite the fact that cats don't spend their vacation in the icy south, somehow they still have been influenced by penguins. So much so that some even started to adopt their way of like, walking and standing and sitting like the exceptional birds!
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Eagle Girl 5 years ago
Oh, I'm so sorry. Take your time to mourn your friend. A new one will find you xoxo
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danielw 5 years ago
why do I get the feeling your going to be doing that... around 84 times?
Load More Replies... Tracey Hyde 5 years ago
I'm not a cat person ... but wow that's a lot of cute to take .. geez li'l puss in boots, just made my day and almost makes me want a kitty ..almost ... those eyes though...
Certified feline behavior and training consultant, Dr. Marci Koski, said that cats are incredibly flexible and agile animals, which makes them simply beautiful to observe, whether they are running and jumping, or slinking low to the ground to stalk a potential prey item or toy. "One of the reasons for this flexibility is their spine; it acts almost like a spring so that they can crouch and leap long distances, or twist their bodies around much more than most mammals," Dr. Koski told Bored Panda.
According to her, most cats can stand on their hind legs, as long as they have two of them. Interestingly, the tail also helps aid with balance and may assist with this posture, but even cats without tails can stand on their hind legs.
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Lauren Caswell 5 years ago
Looks like a grumpy neighbour eyeballing noisy kids next door XD
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Felipe StillChill 5 years ago
My neighbor seeing me and my sister outside being weird together "da f**k they doing ove there?"
Maggie Mae 5 years ago
This is Exactly What my Precious did on Our Return walk After the Snow Plow went Passed and Filled in Our Driveway!!! I Had to Carry her inside!! She doesn't Like Snow!!
Dr. Koski said there are a few reasons why cats may stand on their hind legs. "First, standing up gives them a little bit of a boost in their view from a different height or angle; cats are curious by nature, so when they hear a noise or see something from a distance they might want to get a better look at, they will sometimes stand on their hind legs to get a better look."
Next, standing on their hind legs can help a cat look larger; this is a survival tactic that cats use to intimidate or fake-out aggressors and predators. "It's better to scare an opponent off than have to fight them. They may stand up on their hind legs, stand sideways on all fours, arch their back, and fluff out the fur on their bodies (called piloerection), all in an effort to tell an opponent 'you don't want to mess with me'."
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Quiet Mystic 5 years ago
This is my brother darryl, and my other brother darryl....(very vague reference)
Perfumista Perfumista 5 years ago
I'm telling you guys, we stand like this long enough and they'll start throwing us fish
"Lastly, cats will stand on their hind legs for treats, petting, or attention when they want something. I personally think they know how cute they look when they do this, since my cats never fail to get rewarded when they perform this action with me (they've got me trained very well)."
OK, maybe my penguin theory isn't backed up by scientific research, but at least me and Dr. Koski agree on one thing -- these kitties look absolutely adorable.
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Mary Virginia Avery 5 years ago
LOVE THIS! When I was a little girl, my sister would put me on her head and say "don't pee on my head". This reminds me of that...
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Ellis Pascual 5 years ago
Smart kitty, standing like a human! S/he can help in so many ways. The master should make use of that ability. It can be a good detective.
Marlene Ricker 5 years ago
Cats just look so cute when they are standing on their feet looking around.
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Ellis Pascual 5 years ago
Pretty pink and white kitty. Looking like royalty. Already standing at attention. It deserves a medal of honor!!!
Kimberley Thomas 5 years ago
Because it’s cute and adorable. We all want to pinch it’s cheeks too. Electrocuted or not.
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Moo Moo Futch 5 years ago
I don't see a cat in this picture. Only a penguin in his winter sweater. Seriously! Post some pictures of cats for heavens sake!
Better watch your language bud 5 years ago (edited)
I almost thought it was a real penguin because of the floof colours 🤪🤪
Ellis Pascual 5 years ago
This kitty is like a soldier at attention, in black and white uniform. The master can make use of it to go on spying trip against the enemy.
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Moo Moo Futch 5 years ago
Especially when the skritching surface has been elevated and offered up to you in such a delightful way!
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danielw 5 years ago
some how, I get the funny feeling that Fred is going to forget to clock out today,
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Moo Moo Futch 5 years ago
A thank you lick from a tiger would strip the skin from the guys face :0
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Hannah Marshall 5 years ago
With those ears, it is Catman! Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na Catmaaaan!
Randy Klefbeck 5 years ago
"I have been standing in line for 20 minutes, now give me my dang bus ticket!"
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MrTree1779 5 years ago
"So, den I sez...youz pay us that loan, or Nicky here will bust ya knees. Yeah. Dat guy ain't walkin' no more."
Dorothy Parker 5 years ago
My hubs took one look and hummed Alfred Hitchcock's theme song. I had thought the same thing!
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averageperson 5 years ago
This is before shower, the cat would be glowering and sulking like you've never seen in the after pic.
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averageperson 5 years ago
His superhero suit has his symbol right in the middle, like Superman.
Maggie Mae 5 years ago
I see it!!! Wait it will come to me and then I'll Eat its Furry A*s!!! I lubs Spiders!!
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Raine Soo 5 years ago
At first glance, the cat looks like it's wearing a lampshade and is plugged into the outlet.
danielw 5 years ago
it is wearing a lamp shade..... it's certainly not wearing the cone of same. Cat's don't wear the cone of shame.
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danielw 5 years ago
I dunno why, but i feel like this cat needs a hug. Also, maybe, a belly rub? do cat's like belly rubs?
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mca 5 years ago
"Linda, you're STILL not ready to go!? We're going to be late for our dinner reservation "
deanna woods 5 years ago
"And you remember how much attitude the maitre'd gave us last time."
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Alejandra Lima 5 years ago
This is a creepy scene to see at midnight... imagine, just seeing the sillouette and the glowy eyes.
Helen Morgan 5 years ago
Okay that would FREAK ME OUT to have a cat walk into my bedroom upright like that!
Catlady6000 5 years ago
Nah, the fact he has no shoulders makes it look that way
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Final score:
75points
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Pretty Pangolin 5 years ago
LOL, I just came here to say the same thing. Absolutely!
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PaNdaheART 5 years ago
Correction: CUTE, fat and obese. Sheesh, get it right.
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Miss Cris 5 years ago
Rateta, rateta, tu que ets tan boniqueta: et voldries casar amb mi que sóc tan bon fadrí?
Miss Cris 5 years ago
I didn't expect that anybody would understand.... 😱😅
Load More Replies... Pretty Pangolin 5 years ago
What a pretty picture - this should be a calendar or a jigsaw puzzle or something.
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Squirrelflightisawesome 5 years ago
Ok I'll grab your casket... Oh no the cuteness of the kitty killed too!!! Bleh
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danielw 5 years ago
whose never looked so disappointed to find out you don't have tunafish in your pocketses.
Load More Replies... Pretty Pangolin 5 years ago
He looks like he might be a Munchkin (short legs) as well as a Sphynx? Little cutie looks like he's wearing a Balaclava!
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Pretty Pangolin 5 years ago
Ye,s I imagine this is just their summer trim.
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danielw 5 years ago
and has seen some s**t. some really stupid s**t. that looked a lot like.... that.... right there.
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Dorothy Parker 5 years ago
We wished to be painted in our Elizabethan garb. Have you seen Essex?
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Pretty Pangolin 5 years ago
Haha, wish I could upvote this more than once.
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Oskar vanZandt 5 years ago
Most of the cats featured have better posture than I do... Love these felines!
Aunt Messy 5 years ago
One of our cats has a little bit of arthritis in her front legs. She stands up on her hind legs before she jumps anywhere so she can see if the coast is clear.
Jerry Mathers 5 years ago
Just imagine what the world would be like if they always walked around like this :-)
Charlotte A. 5 years ago
I'm starting to suspect that some cats (if not all) are not cats at all, but little folk (fae) in disguise. Or possibly aliens.
Oskar vanZandt 5 years ago
Most of the cats featured have better posture than I do... Love these felines!
Aunt Messy 5 years ago
One of our cats has a little bit of arthritis in her front legs. She stands up on her hind legs before she jumps anywhere so she can see if the coast is clear.
Jerry Mathers 5 years ago
Just imagine what the world would be like if they always walked around like this :-)
Charlotte A. 5 years ago
I'm starting to suspect that some cats (if not all) are not cats at all, but little folk (fae) in disguise. Or possibly aliens.
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