The Similarities Between Big Cats and Domestic Cats

BBC Earth shared an adorable clip from Planet Earth III that features leopards in the wild in order to show how big cats are similar to domestic cats. This includes self-bathing, their courageous personalities, kitten playtime, their remarkable ability to climb, and their need to sleep as much as possible.

From majestic leopards to the humble tabby, regardless of size – cats have much more in common than you think. …But one thing we often forget is that really big cats are just big cats. Their behaviour is remarkably similar to that of house cats, simply on a larger scale.

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Lori Dorn
Lori Dorn

Lori is a Laughing Squid Contributing Editor based in New York City who has been writing blog posts for over a decade. She also enjoys making jewelry, playing guitar, taking photos and mixing craft cocktails.