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The only thing that rivals a cat's cuteness is its ability to climb and hide. I swear, some felines are determined to set paw on every surface of their house. Whether we're talking about a ceiling lamp or the ventilation system, the bravest furry explorers have their eyes on it.

We at Bored Panda decided to honor these adventures and give them the attention they deserve. So we compiled a list of photos that cat owners took the moment they realized James Cook and George Mallory have nothing on their pet. Scroll down and check them out!

Cats are naturally drawn to small, tight spaces such as baskets, boxes, and nooks — it's where the popular phrase "If I fits I sits" comes from.

"Being both predators and prey, enclosed spaces provide a place to hide and keep safe, and are perfect for ambushing unsuspecting prey," Lucy Hoile, a Certified Clinical Animal Behaviourist (CCAB) who specializes in these animals told Bored Panda.

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Dad Started Putting In New Toilet. Walked Away For A Few Minutes And Came Back To This.

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Trying to make their furballs comfortable, people (and businesses) began building them comfy indoor condos, towers, and entire castles where the critters can both take a nap and play around. "Enclosed cat houses help reduce stress and keep cats happy," Hoile explained.

The biggest and poshest of these "structures" can cost hundreds of dollars but a bigger price tag doesn't necessarily mean more purrs.

"They needn’t be expensive, many cats prefer a cardboard box over a conventional cat house. Provide the right size for your cat to fit snuggly inside, make sure it is easily accessible and there are enough to go around if there is more than one cat," Hoile said.

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How I Noticed That My Cat Was Stuck In The Attic.

How I noticed that my cat was stuck in the attic

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However, a tall and sturdy cat tree might save your home decor. "A cat's territory incorporates all three dimensions and if they can access the space up high (by any means possible), they will," Hoile added.

"Being up high means they can survey their territory from the safest point. Providing tall cat furniture will encourage them to do this appropriately instead of the scaling curtains and bookcases."

Even if your cat's claws cause damage, you can't really blame the animal for it. Their bodies are made to climb!

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

That kitty was having a blast, and became so happy that mom wanted to play too. That's one of my cat's favorite ways to play: through cloth. For example I put my hand under a blanket and move it around, and she excitedly hunts it above the blanket 😸

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

I am Napoleon, The Cat Emperor. Now do my bidding and get me tuna. Lots and lots and lots of tuna!

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

I had a cat do that - get into a dropped ceiling and wander around on the tiles. The thing is that the ceiling was very lightly hung - too lightly by a couple of amateurs. The cat fixed that, though. She brought the ceiling - well, about half of it - down onto the floor. That's how we discovered she'd been in the ceiling.

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Giant Creature Trapped Inside Someone's Home, Or A Doll House With A Curious Visitor? You Decide.

"Giant creature trapped inside someone's home, or a doll house with a curious visitor? You decide."

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My Cat Always Sits Like This When I'm In The Shower

"My cat always sits like this when I'm in the shower."

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Mine too, but turned towards the door, as if she's guarding me 😅

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Fur Ball, Corner Pocket

"Fur ball, corner pocket."

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

So we agree you get me that tuna and I make sure that 8 ball never goes in the hole?

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Over The Last Week Our Kitten Has Discovered She Can Climb Shit...

"Over the last week our kitten has discovered she can climb"

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My Cat Tried To Hide From Me

"My cat tried to hide from me"

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I Heard My Cat Crying, Then Found Him Like This..

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

When they're really small, kittens can hide in kleenex boxes with the tissues. How do I know this? We lost a kitten for six hours. Until the crying started, and there was a tug of war to get a tissue. Tiny paws with tiny claws were grabbing them as they were pulled out.

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My Parents' Cat Destroyed Bathroom's Door Vents So He Could Spy While We Pee

"My parents' cat destroyed bathroom's door vents so he could spy while we pee."

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

My cat used to do that. She shredded the couch from below. I miss those days, she is an old lady now, and she sleeps for most of the day.

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If I Dont Move They Can't See Me

"If I dont move they can't see me"

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

Just checking security. No key under this doormat, that's good.

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My Cat Climbed Inside The Bird Feeder (2 Meters Tall) , Because She Saw Bird Flying There

"My cat climbed inside the bird feeder (2 meters tall) , because she saw bird flying there"

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

We had a lazy ragdoll years ago. She would sleep on the top of the bird table roof. The birds knew she was no threat and would still come to eat, even perching on her back before flying off. ;o)

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Opened The Cabinet To Get A Glass And Nearly Jumped Out Of My Skin

Opened the cabinet to get a glass and nearly jumped out of my skin

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

One of our cats did this. We actually had to use Velcro strips to hold the vents in place but still be able to remove them if needed.

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My cat got stuck in the wall on Christmas day.

The basement kitchenette ceiling was left open when it was built a few months ago so he climbed onto the cupboards and into the ceiling before falling into the wall.
This was at my mom's house and he was stuck for about 2 hours while we tried to figure out his exact location and cut a hole to release him. He is perfectly fine and even tried to go back in the hole!

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

I was once doing some work on our house and had to enter the crawl space below the floor. Each time I came out checked for the cat and closed the trapdoor. When I'd finished however, no cat to be found, went back into the crawl space and found her in the furthest tightest parts. Shouted I'd found her, at which point she walked passed me and out, my wife telling me she was safe. Me on the other hand stuck, unable to turn or crawl back; had to call a friend to remove some floorboards to release me. Still trying to live this down after 20yrs.

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Stuck In The Middle

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I Finally Figured Out Where Tank The Cat Has Been Hiding. I Only Saw Him Because A Bird Chirped On TV And He Stuck His Head Up Slightly. Who Sees Him?

"I finally figured out where Tank the cat has been hiding. I only saw him because a bird chirped on tv and he stuck his head up slightly. Who sees him?"

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This Cat Inside Of A Couch.

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Found My Cat After Hours Of Search My House

"found my cat after hours of search my house"

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My Poor Cat Got Stuck In The Laundry Room

My poor cat got stuck in the laundry room

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

This is tricky, I once sat on my cat who was under a blanket. She wasn't hurt but she was so pissed!

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

I mean, people like weighted blankets because they like the slight pressure on their body, so...?

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How I Left Him vs. How I Found Him

How I left him vs how I found him

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

The second picture is marvellous. "Didn't think I'd do it did you? Mwahaha'

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

Humans just fascinate me! They waste all that water and soap when they have perfectly good tongues. Amazing litter boxes though.

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Looked For My Cat All Morning And This Is Where I Finally Found Her.

"Looked for my cat all morning and this is where I finally found her"

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Thought My Cat Went Missing. Found Out He Made Himself A Personal Fucking Hammock Out Of Our Couch.

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Couldn't Find My Cat... Heard Some Rustling Inside My Desk, Opened The Drawer And Voila. Found Kitty.

"Couldn't find my cat... heard some rustling inside my desk, opened the drawer and voila. Found kitty"

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