This super looking mackerel tabby cat hanging on to his rescuer’s leg for grim death while he climbs down a ladder indicates to me that the cat is frightened of heights. I’ve just reminded myself of an article I wrote … Continue reading →
Domestic cats can climb with great efficiency and expertise. They have stamina and persistence combined with excellent balance, sharp claws and a flexible body. This kitten used all these attributes to climb unaided to the summit of one of the … Continue reading →
This amazing video proves that, unlike humans, cats don’t suffer from a fear of heights (acrophobia). If you do and you have watched the video, you might find that it induced vertigo! It is a terrifying video in some ways. … Continue reading →
I love the cute yet ferocious determination of this little kitten as she goes mountaineering up her owner’s right leg in the kitchen. There is nothing to say except that this is not unusual as we all know to … Continue reading →
This a domestic cat who decided for some unknown and bizarre reason to climb a block of flats from the outside. He thinks he is Tom Cruise in Mission Impossible or Spider Man. The wall looks suitable for gripping but … Continue reading →
This video is simply another example of the domestic cat’s fantastic climbing abilities. There appears to be some sort of screen mesh across the window which allows the cat to grasp and climb. It’s similar to parkour cats who climb … Continue reading →
This is a pole dancing tuxedo cat doing a demo for some visitors to her human companion’s home. The lady of the house called her over and said, “Darling Sasha would you mind doing a twirl on the pole for … Continue reading →
Why do cats like to climb? We are of course talking about the domestic cat. There is a very simple answer which fully explains this behaviour without more. Domestic cats have evolved from the semi-arboreal African wild cat. ‘Semi-arboreal’ means … Continue reading →
As usual I am enormously impressed by the domestic cat. This cute video of what appears to be an unnuetered male cat climbing a chest of drawers and inspecting a chosen drawer is so typical of the domestic cat’s dexterity … Continue reading →
A nice video of a domestic cat climbing an indoor climbing wall. Of course there is no safety net or harness. If he falls he falls. It is impressive even though we know that cats are superb climbers. It does … Continue reading →
