It’s a well known and true fact that when cats are not taking a nap, they are usually plotting to take over the world. Most likely the only pastime they love more than doing those two things is soaking up the sun.
And they’re certainly not doing it to get their dose of Vitamin D. Cat’s regular body temperature is a bit higher than human’s (102°), they are desert creatures that originated in the Middle East where they have actually developed a high tolerance to the heat.
Cats have a very high metabolism and a huge amount of energy goes to keeping them warm. That’s exactly why when they find a sunlit spot to lie down, they will, as it actually conserves their energy and offsets the drop in basal metabolism that comes with sleep shutting down certain processes in the body. That metabolic heat advantage is the reason why they love them some sun – or warmth – and can get in the most uncomfortable positions to get it.
So, yes! Cats and the sun have a very special kind of relationship! Bored Panda went ahead and created a compilation of 10 cats to celebrate it. If your kitty happens to love lying down in the sunlight too, make sure to add a submission to our list.
#1 The Sun Addicted Family
#2 Friend’s Cat Seems To Have Found A Magical Sun Spot
#3 My Friend’s Cat Just Might Be ‘The Chosen One’!
#4 The Sun Dance
#5 This Cat Is Truly Enjoying The Sun
#6 Just Purr-fect!
#7 Enjoying Sun Rays As If There Will Not Be A Tomorrow!
#8 Some Sun Cats
#9 Cats Vs. Dogs When It Comes to Sunlight
#10 Hmmm, I Think I Have A Magic Cat!
via: www.boredpanda.com
