Why does a cat wag its tail: reasons that few people know about

31.05.2024 09:01

Cats are amazing creatures that delight with their appearance and raise many questions.

You will learn why furry animals wag their tails from this article.

Threat or fear

When a cat feels fear, its body begins to change. At this point, the tail begins to expand, causing enemies to be wary.

Happiness

Happy pets may also wag their tail, holding it high up and twitching the tip slightly.

Overexcitement

Another reason for tail wagging is that the cat is overexcited. If the animal lies or sits motionless, while wagging its tail, then most likely it wants to be left alone.

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Balance during hunting

Furry animals often wag their tails when hunting. Thanks to their tails, they maintain agility and balance.

Now you know the main reasons why cats wag their tails.

Earlier we talked about why cats hide in secluded places.

Author: Ekaterina Streltsova Editor of Internet resources

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  1. Threat or fear
  2. Happiness
  3. Overexcitement
  4. Balance during hunting