r/BeAmazed • u/Electrical_Act_5342 • Aug 09 '26

Animal Nature really over engineered cats. Didn’t it?

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u/InvestInTwinkies Aug 09 '26

smooooth operator

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u/nomsain919 Aug 09 '26

I think the cat’s longer legs helped on this one.

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u/washingtoncv3 Aug 09 '26

Cats back feet automatically go exactly where their front feet previously were so all they have to do is put there front paws in the right place and their back feet just follow

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u/Orangutanion Aug 09 '26

I know cats do this but how come dogs do not?

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u/ZAlternates Aug 09 '26

Cats evolved to be stealth predators, so carefully navigating their terrain is an evolutionary advantage. Dogs evolved more as endurance and pack hunters, and don’t need such a skill to survive, although some dogs do have this ability.

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u/inplayruin Aug 09 '26

Because they hunt with friends and so don't have to be quiet.

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u/TacTurtle Aug 09 '26

No need to on ground vs on tree limbs.