If you ever thought that cats are majestic creatures that are always an example of royal behavior, you are obviously correct. But also, you probably have never lived with a cat. Once a cat is comfortable around you, it will surprise you with quirky behavior and often make you smile by pulling a funny cat face.
Why Do Cats Make Funny Faces?
But what stands behind a funny cat face? Do felines really grimace, or do we imagine things because we want them to be just like us? Believe it or not, there is an entire scientific explanation for this funny behavior.
Flehmen Response or the “Stinky Face”
Have you ever noticed your kitty making a funny face like they just smelled something nasty? Don’t worry, the casserole hasn’t gone bad in the kitchen. All cats, alongside some other animals, have a special organ on the roof of their mouth that helps them process new and interesting smells, especially pheromones from other animals.
That’s why making the stinky face can be compared to an investigation or research among cats. Most probably, your purring friend is very excited to have discovered something new.
Other Funny Cat Behavior
Apart from looking utterly disgusted when smelling something, cats are known for doing other funny things. From showing their teeth in a funny grimace to filling any space they can find with their body, throughout the day, cats will give you a thousand reasons to smile.
Like every living being, each cat has its own personality, and this funny behavior is a way of expressing it. For example, you’ve probably seen a cat stand on its hind legs. Well, cats are naturally curious, so when your kitty cranks its neck as if trying to get a better look at something, that’s exactly what he or she is doing.
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There is nothing better than a cat! I am pawsative, that cats are funny and make us laugh because they are superior and when they are bored, our howls of laughter at their antics allow them to enjoy themselves and it makes them happy! Plus, they really do love us. Even though they think we are inept at feeding ourselves fresh killed food! Our cats, indoor bebes, brought us paper, in lieu of money!
There is nothing better than a cat! I am pawsative, that cats are funny and make us laugh because they are superior and when they are bored, our howls of laughter at their antics allow them to enjoy themselves and it makes them happy! Plus, they really do love us. Even though they think we are inept at feeding ourselves fresh killed food! Our cats, indoor bebes, brought us paper, in lieu of money!
