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Nugget leaps from 12 feet onto a hard surface

Unconcerned domestic cat leaps off balcony 12 feet up onto sidewalk to chase a cat

PoC avatarPosted on March 3, 2022 by Michael BroadMarch 3, 2022

Nugget, a domestic cat, was on a balcony attached to what looks like a first-floor apartment in a condo. I am guessing the height. Anyway, it looks too high for a cat to safely jump from especially as it is … continue reading…

Posted in jumping | Tagged apartment living, cat athleticism, cat jumping, Domestic Cat Territory, feline agility and athleticism | 1 Reply
Cat does somersaults to order

Watch a cat do somersaults to order and entertain yourself

PoC avatarPosted on January 17, 2022 by Michael BroadJanuary 17, 2022

The Internet has fallen in love with an adorable cat who does somersaults to order. I think their name is Mischo. I don’t think this happened because of deliberate training but, rather, informal self-imposed training for the cat’s entertainment and … continue reading…

Posted in agility and athleticism | Tagged cat athleticism, cat video, feline agility and athleticism | 1 Reply
How far can pumas jump?

How far can pumas jump?

PoC avatarPosted on December 8, 2021 by Michael BroadDecember 8, 2021

The puma, a.k.a. the mountain lion, may be the most athletic jumper of all the wild and domestic cats. Sport hunters, who’ve obviously had first-hand experiences in chasing pumas, say that this athletic wild cat has an amazing ability to … continue reading…

Posted in Puma | Tagged cat anatomy, cat athleticism, cat jumping, mountain lion, mountain lion behavior, puma, wild cat species | 2 Replies
Domestic cat is faster than humans and faster than Usain Bolt

Would the house cat get a medal in the Olympics 100m?

PoC avatarPosted on August 15, 2021 by Michael BroadAugust 15, 2021

We can’t be absolutely precise but the standard house cat would make the Olympic final and probably get a medal, even a gold. It would be about keeping her on track! And not making a false start! The best moggies … continue reading…

Posted in agility and athleticism | Tagged cat anatomy, cat athleticism, domestic cat speed, feline agility and athleticism | Leave a reply
Squirrel versus cat on speed

Are cats faster than squirrels?

PoC avatarPosted on July 20, 2021 by Michael BroadJuly 20, 2021

No, domestic cats are not faster than squirrels and I am pretty convinced that 99% of people reading this article (which will be very few!) already know that. It’s pretty obvious because squirrels are much smaller than domestic cats. Their … continue reading…

Posted in agility and athleticism | Tagged cat anatomy, cat athleticism, domestic cat speed, feline agility and athleticism, squirrel | 1 Reply
Rabbit and cat

Are cats faster than rabbits?

PoC avatarPosted on July 20, 2021 by Michael BroadJuly 20, 2021

Cats are not faster than rabbits. In general terms, cats and rabbits run at a similar speed but my research indicates that the top speed of the rabbit is perhaps slightly higher than the top speed of a domestic cat. … continue reading…

Posted in agility and athleticism | Tagged cat anatomy, cat athleticism, cat hunting, Cheetah speed, domestic cat speed, feline agility and athleticism | 2 Replies
Tabby cat is an excellent fridge burglar seen here climbing the inside of the door

Feline fridge burglars

PoC avatarPosted on May 13, 2021 by Michael BroadMay 13, 2021

Burglary is defined as “the illegal entry of a building with intent to commit a crime, especially theft”. Quite a few domestic cats are feline fridge burglars although, of course, they are not committing a crime. Cats can’t commit crimes. … continue reading…

Posted in doors | Tagged cat athleticism, cat behavior, cat behavior explained, cat hunting, doors, feline agility and athleticism | Leave a reply
Domestic cat mission impossible

Domestic cats: Mission Impossible 1

PoC avatarPosted on May 1, 2020 by Michael BroadMay 1, 2020

Note: videos on this site are typically made by people other than me and held on YouTube servers or the servers of other businesses (not the server storing this website). Sometimes the videos are deleted at source which stops them … continue reading…

Posted in agility and athleticism | Tagged cat athleticism, feline agility and athleticism | Leave a reply
Cat walking on two hind legs

Can cats walk on two legs?

PoC avatarPosted on April 26, 2020 by Michael BroadJanuary 17, 2022

Yes, cats can walk on two legs but the quality of their walking (gait) must depend on which legs have been lost. On this page, there’s a video of a cat walking on two hind legs. Notably, the question refers … continue reading…

Posted in two and three legged | Tagged cat anatomy, cat athleticism, cat behavior, disabled cat, feline agility and athleticism | Leave a reply
Domestic cats are faster than humans

Are domestic cats faster than humans?

PoC avatarPosted on April 21, 2020 by Michael BroadApril 21, 2020

The question is asking if domestic cats IN GENERAL are faster than humans IN GENERAL. It is not asking if the fastest domestic cat is faster than the fastest human. And the question is not concerned with the distance travelled. … continue reading…

Posted in muscles | Tagged cat anatomy, cat athleticism, cat muscles, Cheetah speed, feline agility and athleticism | Leave a reply
Caracal leaping

Highest a cat has ever jumped

PoC avatarPosted on April 14, 2020 by Michael BroadApril 16, 2020

A pet caracal jumped vertically a recorded 11.5 feet or 3.4 meters. That is around the highest a cat has jumped.

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Posted in agility and athleticism | Tagged cat athleticism, cat jumping, feline agility and athleticism, guinness world records | Leave a reply
Evidence that cats knock things over because they are bored

Evidence that cats knock things over when they’re bored!

PoC avatarPosted on April 4, 2020 by Michael BroadApril 4, 2020

The title hints at the argument is that cats are not careless when they knock stuff over because they are incredibly precise as to where they place their paws. Cats have a direct register gait. It means that their hind … continue reading…

Posted in walking | Tagged cat athleticism, cat climbing, cat gait, cat walking, feline agility and athleticism | Leave a reply
Fit cat climbs 8 foot rope with forelegs only

Cat climbs 8 foot rope with forelegs only

PoC avatarPosted on February 26, 2020 by Michael BroadFebruary 26, 2020

Amazing if you didn’t know that domestic cats are amazing when it comes to athletic accomplishments. You’d have to be a fitness nut to manage this if you were human. And the ease with which the cat does it using … continue reading…

Posted in agility and athleticism | Tagged cat athleticism, feline agility and athleticism | Leave a reply
Matterhorn

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…

Posted in climbing | Tagged cat athleticism, cat claws, cat climbing, cat skills | Leave a reply

Athletic cats enjoying themselves in a vertical indoor environment

PoC avatarPosted on August 26, 2019 by Michael BroadNovember 22, 2019

This is the way to create a great indoor play center for full-time indoor cats. You can see how much they enjoy it and how they can challenge themselves and use up all their athleticism. They are full of play … continue reading…

Posted in environment | Tagged cat athleticism, enriched environment | Leave a reply

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