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Cats are notorious for weird behaviors. Like, squeezing themselves into the weirdest places, sleeping in trees, having mysterious cat logic, and using it to their advantage. But they’re our hands-down favorite furballs on this planet, and that inherent quirkiness is what makes them even more lovable.
And this time, we’re taking a look into yet another feline superpower that keeps bamboozling their owners and it’s the way cats blend into their surroundings. My guess would be they put on The Cloak Of Invisibility (Harry Potter fans would probably agree it’s a safe bet!) and go about their day, or… well, I am out of theories.
Thanks to a Twitter page with an all-telling title “There is no cat in this image,” we have a lot of cases captured on camera to study this phenomenon. The page’s 409.6K followers are already busy playing Where’s Waldo: impawsible edition, so let’s join them by scrolling through this enigmatic collection of images below.
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Gabriel 3 years ago
Why is the rug hissing and scratching me when i step on it?
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GoddessOdd 3 years ago
I think cats are evolving to more closely resemble the habitats they are living in today. Gone are the days when blending into the savanna was a thing... nowadays it's hardwood and bath mats.
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Katy McMouse 3 years ago
When lost, one can figure direction by looking for a cat growing on the north side of the tree.
Laura Jackson 3 years ago
Same way he got up, climb. Or considering it's not that high up he/she may turn and jump.
Load More Replies...To find out more about this weird feline urge to hide and how our beloved furballs navigate in the world around them, we spoke with Oleh Boiko, an expert in pet health, nutrition, and behavior from Online Vet by Petcube. Online Vet offers peace of mind for pet parents with 24/7 vet help on any question concerning pet’s health, nutrition, behavior, and more.
“How cats navigate their surroundings and perceive the world through their senses is a fascinating subject and a highly complex one. In order to better understand how they perceive the world, we first have to take a look at cats’ unique sense of hearing, olfaction, and vision and how these are linked to one another. Generally, cats possess a well-developed sense of smell, acute hearing, and precise vision, which helps them navigate through familiar surroundings,” Oleh explained.
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Brian Bennett 3 years ago
Nice painting but why did you paint the tail on the carpet you should make it fit!
GoddessOdd 3 years ago
He's like one of those people who stand on streets pretending to be famous paintings.
Tami 3 years ago
The first day we had our new kitty Bunny, we put her in a spare bedroom to keep her separated from our other cat while we ran out for an errand. When we got back, we couldn't find her, searched that room for several minutes, and were mystified about how she could have escaped. Then I noticed a little taupe tuft next to a framed photo on the bookshelf, and there she was, scrunched behind the picture.
HarriMissesScotland 3 years ago
I had a black cat who was deaf. She used to hide behind a picture on our black piano which was right by the couch. I used to bring guys home, sit them on the couch, on the side nearest the piano. I would kiss my date, only to have them scream in terror when the cat would stroke their necks. She couldn't hear their reactions, but she got to see them jump! And a good time was had by all. Well, maybe not all.
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Brian Bennett 3 years ago
You cannot see me it's an illusion! I see you and you will do my bidding!
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Katy McMouse 3 years ago
Bert suddenly realizes he'll have to lose a few pounds if he wants to join the squad.
GoddessOdd 3 years ago
Maybe he's laying there to see how many pounds before he fits the template.
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Cats move around in their environment using their well-developed senses of smell, hearing, and vision. “As for the smell, cats have over 200 million scent receptors. In comparison, humans have just 5 million receptors, so you can imagine how different our species are in regards to smell. When it comes to hearing, cats possess something that’s sometimes referred to as a biological marvel. While the hearing range is similar among cats and humans, felines have a longer ear canal, allowing them to hear sounds at longer distances,” Oleh told us.
“Finally, the cat’s vision is also unique in how these animals navigate. Even though felines are nearsighted, they have three cones, allowing them to see a broad color spectrum,” he added.
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Zaza 3 years ago (edited)
sitting between the bin and the wall, tiny lil red thing
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Kimberley Gayle Thomas 3 years ago
is it upside down? All I see are 2 paws and an upside down muzzle.
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glowworm2 3 years ago
There are two kitties in there. There’s one on the middle shelf as well.
“The reasons behind cat hiding are many, ranging from being frightened to being wary about unfamiliar objects or guests. Usually, such behavior is normal and shouldn’t concern pet owners. The situation is different when your cat is hiding for a prolonged time. It might also be an indication that a feline is living in a stressful or enrichment-free environment. Still, remember that each cat has individual traits, with some felines being more self-reliant than others.”
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Leo Domitrix 3 years ago
As the proud servant of a trotie, I can attest that they also can do well against certain wood. Our other cat, being black, is simply a servant of Night and Ambush.
Marsha Brown 3 years ago
Only saw the eye at first, in the one on the left. As I stared, she slowly emerged from the pic like some sci-fi animation.
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GoddessOdd 3 years ago
After the other photos, I am still looking at this to see how many kitties there really are =^..^==^..^==^..^==^..^==^..^=
Cats' urge to hide can be linked to their instincts and the fact that they feel safe and secure when hidden. “Their instincts as prey animals dictate such behavior in most instances. A cat often needs more time to get acquainted with a new animal in the house. Or, when it comes to dogs, felines choose to hide as the coping mechanism to work with being anxious or afraid,” Oleh explained.
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Vicky Z 3 years ago
Oh I've seen this before so i know where the cat is!! (Hint: check on top)
glowworm2 3 years ago
I've seen this one before too, but forgot where the cat was hiding.
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ShadowPhoen1x 3 years ago
First Question - Why is the cat there? Second Question - Where the heck is the cat?
Kayla Zavarella 3 years ago
Second column of logs, 1 actual log down from the trees
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GoddessOdd 3 years ago
I had a cat named Oliver who played like this all the time. You might just be standing there, doing dishes, when the door mat walked by with Ollie doing the commando crawl under it.
Cecilia 3 years ago
Our Lola does the same! She loves it when I hide her toys underneath for her to find
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Annie Bieber 3 years ago
Fluffy overheard the convo w/the Lawyer listing he/she as the sole beneficiary...😼
Glynna Bowood 3 years ago
My favorite cat used to do this in the bathroom with the rug...but he liked having his tail stick out so he could swish it! RIP Charlie...miss you.
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Teresa Spanics 3 years ago
I would just LOVE to cuddle and kiss that fluffy pillow 😻💖
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Another reason for why your cat may have an urge to hide is that it might have experienced the trauma of getting into a fight with other animals, Oleh argues. “So if your cat has a traumatic experience of fighting with other animals, it’s no surprise that hiding is a behavior used to cope with the acquired anxiety,” he added.
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Otter 3 years ago
Are they trying to torment the cat, by putting all that lovely fresh sand under glass?
Parmeisan 3 years ago
Interestingly, that's where I assumed it was when first looking at the image, but *behind* the TV. I figured it was poking its face out. Then I saw your comment and went back to look again, and now I see it's just sitting there, fully visible, just black on black. Neat.
Load More Replies... troufaki13 3 years ago
I swear, my cat does the exact same thing! Sometimes even when the tv is on and I can't see anything!!
Dana Beatty 3 years ago
It's a black cat, positioned on the TV stand to the right of the yellow box on the left and the TV brand name on the bottom of the TV
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GoddessOdd 3 years ago
This looks like a very serene napping spot. I wonder if he dreams of life in the jungle...
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meo meotian 3 years ago
You're not so bad at this game, there's no cat in this picture :-)
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HarriMissesScotland 3 years ago
I had a cat that would rip the plastic open on the bread and eat the top crust.
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Christine Curylo 3 years ago
I had one cat who would not go rear a box. She was a stray (the dog invited her to live with us) and I believe she was dumped in a box..
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Sawdust 3 years ago (edited)
Imagine you're looking *down* a set of stairs and get vertigo!
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Wyndmere 3 years ago (edited)
So is closing drawers and doors. My fluffy orange boy was missing for 2 days. I opened the spare room door for a nano second, and he snuck in there. My kitten used to climb inside an open drawer, and over the back of the drawer to lie behind it. I wondered why my drawer wouldn’t close all the way, and why it squeaked every time I tried to close it.
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Marsha Brown 3 years ago
OMG! Our Russian Blue also has a "shoe fetish"! And furry crocs are among his favorites.
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Zaza 3 years ago
You mean in the tipi? Those are wooden supports for the bed on top. The cat is in the back, right begind that pinkis brownish cat bed. Sitting in full view
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Glynna Bowood 3 years ago
Ah - Hah! I thought that bush with the pointy tips might be a cat!
Load More Replies... Electra Smith 3 years ago
For a second, I thought that this shrub was a black cat! Screenshot...6c-png.jpg 
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Shelli Aderman 3 years ago
That’s what I thought, but it’s too blurry to discern…
Load More Replies... Glynna Bowood 3 years ago
Down on the floor, in the corner behind the bike tires, there may be a paw...
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GoddessOdd 3 years ago
And I can't believe they haven't knocked down more stuff! This looks like a cat heaven.
Load More Replies... Wyndmere 3 years ago
I found 3 or 4 birds, 1 mouse, 2 ducks, 1 donkey; just not sure which lump is the cat.
Sara 3 years ago
Is that it behind the basket on the bottom left or is that some stuffed animal or something? So many things look like potential cats.
Ola Polowczyk 3 years ago
I think that's a stuffed animal. Looks like a rabbit to me. Still no idea where the cat is
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HarriMissesScotland 3 years ago
I will not click on "this post originally had 54 images." Please NOOOOOOOO. Help me!!!
Angelar 3 years ago
But you will. You will and must suffer like all of us
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troufaki13 3 years ago
"I don't think this belongs here" *proceeds to shove bottle off the shelf*
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Zaza 3 years ago
In the window, ordering a fishburger (the bottom right corner of the window)
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Willow Calvert 3 years ago
AHA! found it (centre, just to the left of the L-shaped piece of wood)
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GoddessOdd 3 years ago
this is the reason I wear all dark colors... most of my cats are black.
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Sara 3 years ago
Is it under the large red leaf and behind the front large leaves on the right? I think my eyes are messing with me now.
Zaza 3 years ago
It's on the red tiles, behind the first 4 white pots that sit on the red tiles, and right next to the yellow pot. A Siamese or other breed with white/creme body and black face
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Hannah Edwards 3 years ago
Could be a teeny weeny cat next to the pot on the far left…..but could be another plant.
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Grace Eung 3 years ago
the bottom right corner of the blue balcony, I think there is a face poking out
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Lily Pisano 3 years ago
I might be wrong but close to the top left done a bit below the big window
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ChickenNugget 3 years ago
check the middle, if you zoom in, you'll see a little white and black cat
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Grace Eung 3 years ago
wait you mean under the bed like the face in the right corner?
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memyselfandI 3 years ago
About an inch down from where you see the walls intersect, there’s a blank cardboard box under two puzzle boxes. By what looks like a black printer.
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memyselfandI 3 years ago
It’s the ears. About middle vertically, 1/4 in from the right. There’s a roundish pillow.
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Firstname Lastname 3 years ago
TIL I suck at hide and seek. Must be easier in real life mode, when you can shake the treat bag.
RandomBeing 3 years ago
Steal the nearest persons computer and give us the sneaky cat photos
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Floof 3 years ago (edited)
A lot of these reminded me of a game called Findcat.io I recommend playing it for some laughs :) the only bad thing is the ads
Floof 3 years ago
Oh btw if you play it, a lot of the levels are photoshopped but still funny.
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Firstname Lastname 3 years ago
TIL I suck at hide and seek. Must be easier in real life mode, when you can shake the treat bag.
RandomBeing 3 years ago
Steal the nearest persons computer and give us the sneaky cat photos
Load More Replies... Floof 3 years ago (edited)
A lot of these reminded me of a game called Findcat.io I recommend playing it for some laughs :) the only bad thing is the ads
Floof 3 years ago
Oh btw if you play it, a lot of the levels are photoshopped but still funny.
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