Cats – Just Being Cats
Here is a wonderful sequence of cat pictures, put together in a free PowerPoint Presentation
Do You Ever Feel Like This?
Cat’s Eyes – Spooky
It took us ages to see the second cat, so we have an enlargement below. This is why the PowerPoint presentation is better than these still examples.
Cats Swimming – Just Being Cats
It is not strictly true to say that all cats dislike water, or more accurately: swimming or bathing in water.
Many cats: tigers, lions, jaguars, ocelots, and jaguarondi [weasel cat] who frequent hot climates are particularly partial to a dip in a pond, stream or river. Cats are natural swimmers in the wild, and Asian varieties have been known to fish in rivers and lakes. Cats bred near Lake Van in Turkey are raised around the water; the breed [The Turkish Van] has an affinity for water, and really likes to swim. An old breed, this cat has been a household pet for centuries. Its water prowess is well known in Turkey, where they been known to swim into the harbour to greet the arriving fishing boats.
However, cats from colder regions avoid water as much as possible. Snow leopards, lynx, bobcats, and cougars for example have little interest in getting wet. It has been said that if a cat has wet fur it can damage the ability of the cat’s fur to insulate the animal against the cold.
Most domestic cats, however, dislike getting wet. They do not enjoy water sports and if bathed, become upset. The emphasis here is on most cats because some domestic animals will tolerate water if they are accustomed to bathing or showering.
