Tony Buffington: Why do cats act so weird?

Why do cats act so weird?

They're cute, they're lovable, and judging by the 26 billion views on over 2 million YouTube videos of them, one thing is certain: cats are very entertaining. But their strange feline behaviors, both amusing and baffling, leave many of us asking: Why do cats do that? Tony Buffington explains the science behind some of your cat's strangest behaviors. [Directed by Chintis Lundgren, narrated by Addison Anderson, music by Edi Premate].

Cats charm millions online with antics like pouncing, climbing, and squeezing into boxes, behaviors that often puzzle their human companions. These habits are rooted in instincts honed as both hunter and prey, traits that helped them survive for millions of years. From sharpening claws on furniture to surveying their territory from high shelves, domestic cats are simply expressing ancient survival skills. Even a cat’s soothing purr might do more than comfort, resonating at frequencies that can promote healing.