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We believe every cat photo is a mix of cuteness, mischief, and grace that can turn any ordinary day into one filled with joy and laughter. Whether they're caught in a fun moment while playing or their curious side is on display, snapshots of feline creatures often dominate social media and our hearts. Today, we’ve compiled some cat-tivating pictures of cats from the ‘No Contexts Cats’ X account (formerly Twitter). Keep scrolling to add some positivity to your day!

Cats are peculiar creatures that engage in entertaining and sometimes not-so-entertaining behavior. They leap to impossible heights like professional acrobats; they sometimes bring us unpleasant "gifts" and even sit on our laptop, ensuring no work gets done without their approval.

While looking at photos of their random acts is fun, today we are going to decode some of their common behaviors. This will help you understand your feline friend better and also deepen your bond with them.

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If you’ve ever been around a cat, you must have noticed that they rub their face, from cheek to chin, against your face and forehead. Sometimes they’ll even go all the way in and do it like a skull-to-skull. This gesture is called ‘head-bunting’.

Cats' bodies, particularly their faces, are covered in smell glands. These glands excrete pheromones that have their own scent. One of the reasons cats head bunt is to share their scent and mark you as one of their feline family. When your feline friend does this, it has accepted you as a member of the feline family.

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Unlike their ancestors, domestic cats no longer need to hunt for food in order to survive. However, their genetic makeup still influences their behavior. One example of this is their propensity to nap frequently in order to conserve energy.

The temperature of your body when it is fully at rest is called the basal temperature. And the reason cats love lounging on the sunny window or getting curled up in warm places is because they have somewhat higher basal temperatures than humans.

We’ve seen cows eat grass, but have you noticed a tabby nibbling on it? Well, few cats do it, as it helps with digesting their food. Grass acts as a natural laxative that helps eliminate hairballs. But for a few others, it might just be a snack or a way to fulfill their urge to chew on something.

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However, it is crucial that the grass they have access to is free from pesticides, as they can be toxic to felines. Well, it looks like cats are quite like us when it comes to wanting to snack on something all day long.

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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I taught both of my former babies how to hi give. Pumpkin got it perfectly. Poopers not so much. She interpreted the trick as just tapping my hand. This eventually evolved to tapping me or others on the shoulder incessantly until I said what? Merp was always the answer.

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The reason sometimes cats might suddenly attack a toy, furniture, or other animals is due to aggression. The anger can stem from various factors like anxiety, territorial instincts, or feeling threatened by unknown surroundings. But this tendency can be reduced with positive reinforcement training.

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As a cat parent, it can be confusing or scary when your beloved pet brings dead birds, rodents, or bugs to you. Their ancestor's hunting instinct plays a role in this behavior. By bringing these gifts, cats demonstrate their desire to ensure that humans are well fed. This is their way of showing affection. Many kitties learn hunting from their mothers.

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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Boop the snoot, squeeze the beans, snorgle the belleh - it must be done, otherwise kitty hasn't been fully experienced!

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Cats are notorious for scratching a variety of surfaces, including sofas, curtains, rugs, and walls. Well, they do so for several reasons. For instance, it helps them keep their claws healthy. When they scratch these materials, they are able to remove the outer sheath of the claws and keep them sharp.

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Additionally, it allows them to stretch their muscles. And it also helps them to mark their territory visually. So, if you want to save your furniture from these cat-y designs, you should trim your pet’s nails regularly.

Interestingly, you can also learn a lot about cats by looking at their highly expressive ears. When they are pointed forward, it usually indicates their curiosity and attentiveness. On the other hand, when the feline creatures are scared or feeling uneasy, their ears are flattened or backward.

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4 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cats near the toothbrushes. My friends cat chews hers. So she uses a decoy brush. Everyone is happy 😊

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Knowing the reason behind why cats do certain things makes it even more interesting to look at their quirky photos. Which one of these pics stole your heart? Don’t forget to upvote the best ones and share this with someone to make their day pawsome!

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