In a groundbreaking study, the University of Georgia has blown the lid off house cats and their apparent kindly demeanor. And what the study shows is chilling.
In short, Mr. Whiskers is a sociopathic serial killer who kills simply for the pleasure it brings. But he also loves him some belly rubs and kitty treats, too!
According to The USA Today, the University of Georgia placed small "kittycams" around an array of house cats that are normally let out at night from their homes. What they found exposed the seedy underbelly of criminal activity.
Channeling their inner Son of Sam, 30% of all outdoor house cats kill, often twice a week. Of those 30% who are homicidal maniacs, less than a quarter bring their murder victims home as a trophy to creep the living daylights out of you. Another 30% ate their prey, trying their best to justify a circle of life. But 49% killed simply for the pleasure of it--leaving their victim where it lay to rot, presumably with a cackle of laughter while twirling their whiskers.
According to wildlife advocates, Cuddles's penchant for murder is one reason why one in three American bird species is in decline.
The secret life of cats doesn't end there. It's a veritable sea of hedonism when Little Miss Meow-Meow spends the night on the town. The study reports cats are engaging in risky behaviors, too! 45% cross roadways (noo!), 25% eat and drink random things they come across (never!), 20% explore storm drains (maniacs!), and 20% explore tight, confined spaces where they could be trapped (insanity!). They're more apt to try this if they're younger and male, too.
First Mr. Whiskers was suicidal. Now he's homicidal.
Good God, get the kids in the house and lock the doors. You don't get this sort of danger from a ferret.
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