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Is Aiydan here just sleepy

Cat Fact Wednesday

Is Aiydan here just sleepy or does he have a terrifying roar? Domestic house cats’ long slumbers are ways to conserve energy for big bursts of activity – whether hunting the family dog or the catnip stuffed mouse. “Felines are gifted in all the bodily tools and techniques needed…: speed, athleticism and the killer instinct… Even domestic cats can reach speeds of up to 30 mph in just a few seconds.”

Read more about your killer kitty at Animal Planet and visit our Facebook page for more rare photos of the elusive domesticated hunter.