So, it should come as no surprise that animals behave in particular ways for a reason. No, in the case of cats, that reason is—sorry to spoil your fun—not because they are jerks. While tempting to take a leap in logic there, cat behaviors are specific and express a variety of needs, wants, wishes and other bits of communication.

One of the more popular behaviors observed in cats is what the internet has come to call 'if it fits, it sits'. It’s partly the reason why some think cats are liquid.

Well, small spaces provide cats with safety and security all the while feeding their natural instinct of ambushing prey. Even if it is your foot as you walk past.

Another behavior you might have noticed is the nonchalant micro-shoving of things off tables.

This one is a twofer, meaning they are pushing stuff off tables because of cat-famed curiosity and (or) they’re just bored out of their minds. Stimulating them with other or new toys might help resolve the issue, if it is an issue at that point.

One that most folks are probably aware of is when a cat brings you gifts. Well, “gifts”.

It goes without saying that cats have instincts to satiate and this one is all about hunting down small prey. And they bring it back to you as a sign of gratitude or because they want attention for this generosity.

Cats have other ways of expressing themselves, and those can range from normal behaviors of needing affection (rubbing against you) to kneading (expressing its happiness or simply calming down) to actually showing signs of illness, like eating non-food items, including wool, cloth or plastic.

Eating random things may indicate that the cat lacks minerals or other nutritional elements. Or it can also hint at things like anemia or hyperthyroidism.

It could also just as well be boredom or stress, but why risk it when you can take the cat to the vet and have it checked by a professional.

There’s also things like doing its toilet business outside the litter box. It’s usually a behavioral thing caused by stress or anxiety due to new pets or changes in the household, or maybe it has litter location or maintenance preferences.

In other cases, however, it can be a more serious medical problem.

In cases of medical issues, it can be bladder or urinary tract infections, constipation, or pain (or discomfort) caused by muscle or nerve conditions.

Whatever the case, again, seek veterinary attention if things with the litter box are off when they weren’t before.

To us, however, much of this looks quirky and goofy. It’s the right kind of behavior for memes to thrive online and even assume a life of its own.

And that’s why cats are still kings of the internet.

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