Have you ever noticed how cats play? Two kittens tumbling around with their paws on each other like adult fighting cats. Or a little kitten, barely out of sight, already running around trying to grab a little piece of paper on a string, with its clawed paws out in front, like it’s catching a mouse.
The cats’ facial expressions are very pronounced. It is easy to approach a cat whose eyes are wide open and ears pointing forward. But you should be careful if the cat’s ears are flattened and his eyes narrowed. Equally important is the position of the tail. A cat that walks toward you with its tail upright is friendly. If the tail is constantly moving from side to side, it indicates that the animal is worried. And the horizontal position of the tail with its tip slightly raised is a direct sign that it is better not to approach the cat. And what to say about the famous stance with a bent back, usually accompanied by grunts, hisses, etc.
Therefore, the cat’s game is not only entertainment, but also a way to acquire and refine its inherent instincts. When a cat lurks in an ambush, watching its “prey” while actively moving its tail to the right and to the left, don’t doubt - it’s a predator, only in miniature. The game is like a training. In a real situation the emotionality will be almost as pronounced. Accordingly, the cat is always a little above its game.