It's a well known and established fact that when cats are not taking a nap, they are usually plotting to take over the world. Probably the only pastime they love more than doing those two things is soaking up the sun.
And they're not doing it to get their dose of Vitamin D. Cat's regular body temperature is higher than human's (102°), they are desert creatures that originated in the Middle East where they developed a high tolerance to the heat. They have a very high metabolism and a lot of energy goes to keeping them warm. That's why when they find a sunlit spot to lie down, they will, as it actually conserves their energy and offsets the drop in basal metabolism that comes with sleep shutting down certain processes in the body. That metabolic heat advantage is exactly why they love them some sun - or warmth - and can get in the most uncomfortable positions to get it.
Yup, cats and the sun have a very special kind of relationship - and Bored Panda made a compilation of pics to celebrate it. If your kitty loves lying down in the sunlight too, make sure to add a submission to our list.
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Sun Addicted Family
Friend's Cat Found A Magical Sun Spot
Sun Dance
My Friend's Cat Is The Chosen One
This Cat Enjoying The Sun
Purrrfect
Sun Cats
Enjoying Sun Rays Like There Is No Tomorrow
Cats Vs. Dogs
Do I Have A Magic Cat?
These rainbow kitties are like the kitten version of Disney princesses to a tiny female kitten. Me and my sisters always ask to get dyed rainbow. It never works out. Mommy cat won't let us.
My Mom Put Up An Easter Decal On Our Front Door And It Makes Gigi Look Like A Dr. Seuss Character
Found My Cat And Dachshund Cuddling Together In The Sun
Praise The Sun
Chicken Legs
My Sister's Calico, Minnie Enjoying The Colourful Evening Sun
Me and my sister kittens sit in sunbeams at evening almost every day in hopes we will turn rainbow.
Cats Like Holidays Too
We Find A Perfect Spot
Worshipping Sun
The Sun Is Sssoooo Warm
After Days On End Of Overcast Weather, The Sun Finally Returned
That Is Me, In Cat Form, In The Morning
Sunshine Is A Good Thing!
Warm Morrocan Sun
Warm Spot
Soaking Up The Sun
Greeting The Sun
My Boyfriend’s Cat Likes To Worship The Sun By Giving High-fives With One Or Both Paws
I Goes Where The Sun Goes
Caught The Neighborhood Cat Sunbathing On My Car This Morning
Good Life
Two Week Old Foster Kitten Meeting The Sun For The First Time
My Kitten Was Staring Into The Sun Like A Fool But I Was Able To Snap This Photo Showing Her Eyes Changing Slowly From Blue To Yellow
Raven Getting Some Sun
She Knows How To Get The Most Out Of A Sliver Of Sunshine
My 21 Year Old Cat Enjoying The Warmth Of The Sun On A Fall Day
Chilling In The Sun
My Sun Worshippers
Praise The Sun
Ah! The Life Of A Cat!
My Cat Was Really Enjoying Today's Sun
Magic Sun
Lil Bear Soaking Up The Sun
Once I Obtain The Sun's Power, I Will Rule The World And The Entire Human Race
Sun Therapy
Kitten Is A Professional At Finding Sun Spots
Deprived Cat Loves The Sun
Just Relaxing In The Sun
Embracing The Sun
Just My Cat Enjoying Some Catnip In The Sun
Cat Sunbathing In A A Park
A Cat Wandered Into The Hagia Sophia To Find This Sun Spot
Let The Sunshine In
He Found The One Patch Of Sun In My Dark, Nyc Apartment
Pixel Enjoying The Sun
Soaking Up Some Sunshine
I'd love to see the 6 months later version of this photo, dog spooning cat :)
My Cat Decided He Needed To Do Some Sun Bathing Todaybonadia
My Cat Spaceman Enjoying The Outside February Sun
Enjoying The Sun With My Best Friend
Lazy Cat In The Sun
Caught The Neighbours Cat Sunbathing Again In Our Garden
Baby Cats... Just A Few Days Old, Sleeping In The Sun
Awwww. I can't remember when I was that little. But mommy cat can. And she won't stop going on and on and on about when we were teeny tiny kittens.
Blessed Cat
Kitty Enjoying The Morning Sun
Our Cats Enjoy The Spring Sunshine In The Sun Room And Enjoy A Cat Nap
Cat Making The Most Of The Sun
The Sun Came Out And Penny Just Stared At It
Rainbow Kitten
Sun Bathing
Our Cat Is A Sun Worshiper Gratefully Soaking In The Spring Rays
Slid Her Into The Sun. Happiest Fat Cat Ever
My Beached Whale Cat Willy, Paralyzed By The Sun
Sun Bath
Loungin' In The Sun
Enjoying The Rising Sun
All Hail The Mighty, Warm Sun
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