15 Shocking Truths Behind Cat Behaviors You Probably Didn’t Know

In an attempt to let people understand their feline pet a little more, illustrator Adam Ellis created a series of animation explaining what cats’ behaviors actually means.

1. Quivering butt while on a pounce stance:

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Illustrations by Adam Ellis

2. Rolling back and forth on the floor:

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Illustrations by Adam Ellis

3. Looking at you with squinty eyes:

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Illustrations by Adam Ellis

4. Raised butt in your face:

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Illustrations by Adam Ellis

5. Sleeping in a circle position:

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Illustrations by Adam Ellis

6. ‘Kneading’ using its front paws:

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Illustrations by Adam Ellis

7. In a ‘cat-loaf’ sitting position:

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Illustrations by Adam Ellis

8. One leg extended while on a bath:

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Illustrations by Adam Ellis

9. Exposing its belly to you:

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Illustrations by Adam Ellis

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10. Staring off wide-eyed into space:

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Illustrations by Adam Ellis

11. Sleeping in boxes:

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Illustrations by Adam Ellis

12. Hugging then biting:

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Illustrations by Adam Ellis

13. Perching on a window to chattering at birds:

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Illustrations by Adam Ellis

14. Lying on your computer when you’ve got work to do:

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Illustrations by Adam Ellis

15. Hiding. Hard to find. Really.

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Illustrations by Adam Ellis