When Your Cat Lifts Its Read End
Every now and then, cats will abruptly stick their back-end high in the air. They often do this when you are petting them but it doesn’t mean they want you to stop! It actually means the opposite.
They do this move to show you they are enjoying the attention they are receiving. The gesture shows you have hit just the right spot and they want more. When your cat does this, be reassured that you are doing an excellent job as its affectate owner .
How Cats Say Hello
Cats are always bumping their face against your legs or your face and it’s usually a sign of affection. Experts believe that a head-butt from a cat is just their own friendly way of saying hello. It’s not aggressive and it’s a sign that they like you.
If a cat head-butts you like this, it means they trust you. By bumping against you they transfer their pheromones which marks you as their own. This territory marking behavior is known as “bunting”.
Why Your Cat Lands On Its Feet
Cats are known for landing on their feet. This is because they have extra vertebrae in their spine. In other words, they have a flexible backbone so they can twist their body when they are falling.
Furthermore, cats have a great sense of balance. Combined with their light bodies and thick fur, they are adapted to fall and land gracefully. Landing on all fours is an evolved trait which is why cats can land properly when they are as young as six weeks old.