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Domestic cat hangs onto rescuer’s leg when removed from a tree

PoC avatarPosted on August 14, 2020 by Michael BroadAugust 14, 2020

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 →

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The four-month-old kitten who climbed the Matterhorn

PoC avatarPosted on November 16, 2019 by Michael BroadNovember 16, 2019

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 →

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The Cat With A Head For Heights

PoC avatarPosted on February 19, 2019 by Michael BroadAugust 14, 2020

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 →

Posted in climbing | Tagged cat climbing, cat video, cat's head for heights | 6 Replies

Cute kitten goes mountaineering up the leg of owner (video)

PoC avatarPosted on February 13, 2019 by Michael BroadFebruary 13, 2019

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 →

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Cat Tries To Climb Outside Of 10 Story Block Of Flats

PoC avatarPosted on February 4, 2019 by Michael BroadFebruary 4, 2019

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 →

Posted in climbing | Tagged cat climbing, cat parkour, cat video | 4 Replies

Spider kitten climbs window (video)

PoC avatarPosted on January 6, 2019 by Michael BroadJanuary 6, 2019

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 →

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Pole Dancing Tuxedo Cat

PoC avatarPosted on August 19, 2018 by Michael BroadAugust 19, 2018

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 →

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Why do cats like to climb?

PoC avatarPosted on June 27, 2018 by Michael BroadJune 27, 2018

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 →

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Video showing the dextrous athleticism of domestic cats

PoC avatarPosted on September 15, 2017 by Michael BroadSeptember 15, 2017

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 →

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Video of cat ascending indoor climbing wall

PoC avatarPosted on December 4, 2016 by Michael BroadDecember 4, 2016

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 →

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