Most cat owners know their pets spend a lot of time asleep, but fewer realize how they sleep might matter. A recent study looked at over 400 videos and found that cats aren’t just napping at random.

Have you ever noticed how your cat can easily twist, contort and fold into positions that would turn even the best yoga instructor green with envy? If so, cats must thank their flexible bodies. Cats ...

Cats overwhelmingly choose to sleep on their left side, a habit researchers say could be tied to survival. This sleep position activates the brain’s right hemisphere upon waking, perfect for detecting ...

Sleeping on their left sides keeps the right side of cats' brains alert and ready to detect immediate threats, scientists say. Reading time 3 minutes If you’re a cat owner, chances are you spend an ...

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