• shotgun_crab@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      It’s a coping mechanism for stress relief. Apparently, they feel safer at an enclosed space where they can observe potential threats or ambush their prey without being seen easily. They also love high places for the same reason. As a bonus point, most boxes are made of materials that cats can easily scratch, which they can do to relax and stretch their muscles.

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    1 year ago

    The cat being both inside of a box and laying on a comfy bed makes it look like they hit some sort of cat nirvana. We can all endeavor to be half as satisfied as that cat probably feels.