Many cats sleep curled up with their faces tucked between their paws.
In fact, it is not for nothing that furry pets choose this particular sleeping position.
Let's figure out what the curled up position can tell a person.
Why does a cat curl up into a ball?
Let's start with the fact that cats sleep on average 16 hours a day, and deep sleep makes the animal defenseless against potential dangers. Therefore, the resting position should be such that the cat feels safe at this time.
That is why the first and most obvious reason is protection. By curling up into a ball, the cat hides its most vulnerable place - the belly, where the internal organs are located.
The second reason is thermoregulation. This position allows the animal to retain heat even on the coldest days.
Cats adopt this pose instinctively. In addition, curling up into a ball helps humans stay warm, so it’s not for nothing that we instinctively curl up under a blanket when we’re cold.
