🐈 Why do cats sleep so much?

Cats spend more than half the day in dreamland. Let's get to know our closest animal friend a little better.

📷 A cat with long, handsome whiskers spreading out on both sides.

What kind of animal is the cat?

Cats are pets that have lived alongside people for a very long time. They spend more than half the day sleeping. Because cats hunt by gathering their strength for short bursts, they save energy when they rest. A sunny spot by the window is their favorite place for a nap.

A cat's whiskers aren't just for looks. With the tips of its whiskers, a cat feels the air moving and nearby objects, and judges whether it can fit through a narrow gap. It keeps its claws tucked inside its toes and brings them out only when needed, so it walks almost without a sound.

Cats squeeze into small boxes because they feel safe in a place closed in on all sides. When a cat is happy, it purrs from its throat, and when it sees someone it likes, it may slowly close and open its eyes.

🔍 Things to observe

• Look at where a cat's whiskers grow on its face and how many there are.
• Watch how the shape of a cat's pupils changes in bright and dark places.
• Talk about how a cat might feel when it raises its tail and when it lowers it.

🖍️ Tips for drawing together with your child

• Draw a round face with two triangle ears, then add whiskers on both sides, and your cat is done.
• A cat curled up asleep can be drawn easily with one big circle.
• Draw yellow sunshine and a square box together, and Boss Nabi will secretly love it.

💬 Let's talk about it

• What do you think cats dream about?
• What would be hard for a cat without whiskers?

🏪 In the game: Boss Nabi