Cats usually sleep between 13 and 16 hours a day. What is the reason they need so much rest? Expert Abigail Tucker, author of "The Lion in the Living Room" has an extremely interesting explanation.

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According to the expert, although the time dedicated to sleep differs from one cat to another, depending on age and personality, cats usually sleep between 13 and 16 hours a day. Only bats and opossums sleep more, almost 20 hours a day.

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"Everything has to do with the instinct of a predator. If, for example, herbivores graze for hours until they fill their stomachs with enough food, in the case of cats, hunting gives them a very short time to attack and devour their victim. This behavior has also been passed on to domestic cats, so they can spend most of the day sleeping, like lions, ”explained Abigail Tucker.

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Another characteristic of cats is that they are twilight animals, being more active at sunset and at dawn. During the day, they rest and at night they become active.

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"On the other hand, many cats, especially apartment cats, sleep rather out of boredom, having nothing to stimulate them, such as those raised in the yard," she added.

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Studies show that cats sleep has two phases: REM (Rapid eye movement) - characterized by rapid eye movement, when dreams occur, and non-REM sleep (NREM) or deep sleep.

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During NREM sleep, the cat's body recovers. Bones grow, muscles develop. The immune system strengthens. 60% of a cat's sleep is REM sleep, three times less than in humans.

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According to the expert, when sleeping, the cat must have its own bed. "Cats need their space, where they can sleep better. If you make a special cage for him, even a box, the cat will be much happier than if you keep him in bed ", the expert added.

8.It dreams of sunbathing

9.Human legs are perfect for sleep

10.About what is this cat dreaming?

11.After a good meal

12.Trying to fall asleep

13.Thinking about treaties

14.Broken cat

15.So tiered after a work day

16.Trying to sleep like humans

17.Falling asleep at work

18.Owner warmth is perfect

19.Stop working

20.Reading books is interesting

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2. What a ferocious kitty!

 

3. "This is how catnip works on my cat"

 

4. And everything started so well ...

 

5. "The cat gets angry when mom doesn't let him out."

 

6. "Photographed a cat looking out of the window and accidentally turned him into some kind of deity."

 

7. "This is our cat Charlotte. She is not familiar with boundaries and has absolutely no shame."

 

8. "When I took one of my cats to visit the dogs"

 

9. "So, from now on you bring me all the milk."

 

10. "Do you think you've seen suspicious-looking cats? You haven't seen anything."

 

11. Coffee table: expectations versus reality

 

12. "My darling"

 

13. "I guess she's comfortable."

 

14. Apple from apple tree

 

15. “I'm a simple cat. I see my knees - I lie down "

 

16. "After having a tooth removed for my cat today, she decided to use her fish dinner as a substitute."

 

17. "Try it" they said, "it will be fun" they said

 

18. Cats are very heavy and when they land they leave dents.

 

19. Too many hugs?

 

20. "Do you think this is funny, man?"

 

21. No cats were harmed in this photo.

 

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