TED-Ed: Why do cats act so weird? - Tony Buffington

What does "pounce" mean?

• To sleep for a long time

• To jump quickly onto something

• To run in circles

• To dig a hole

What does "cram" mean?

• To gently place something

• To forget something

• To squeeze into a small space

• To jump up and down

What does "stalk" mean?

• To eat loudly

• To walk quietly to sneak up on something

• To yell loudly

• To fall asleep suddenly

What does "clawing" mean?

• Painting with fingers

• Rubbing with a towel

• Scratching with sharp nails

• Tapping gently

What does "chattering" mean?

• Making clicking noises with your mouth

• Sleeping quietly

• Chewing slowly

• Yawning loudly

What does "outsmart" mean?

• To run away from someone

• To be smarter or trick someone

• To guess without thinking

• To get caught in a trap

What does "purring" mean?

• Making a loud barking sound

• Making a soft rumble when happy or calm

• Crying loudly

• Chirping like a bird

What does "feline" mean?

• About dogs

• About fish

• About cats

• About birds

What are "solitary predators"?

• Animals that only eat plants

• Animals that sleep in groups

• Animals that hunt alone

• Animals that fly in the sky

What is "prey"?

• An animal that hunts

• An animal that is hunted

• A person who plays

• A sound a cat makes