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Why do cats love to destroy Christmas trees?

According to scientists, though, there are a host of biological reasons your feline friend can’t help but terrorize your tree.

“First of all, you brought something new and fragrant into their territory,” Delgado told Inverse. “When cats are in familiar territory, they often want to investigate anything new. The tree has outdoor smells and bark to scratch so there is plenty to investigate.”

The height of Christmas trees makes them intriguing, too.

“[T]hey love to climb, and especially if they don’t have a cat condo, or cat shelves, it may be the tallest vantage point they can get in your house,” Delgado told Inverse.
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1 comment:

Bob said...

Maybe that's one reason why you don't currently own a kitty cat, Susie.

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