Why are cats afraid of cucumbers behind them? Why do cats get scared when they see cucumbers?

Cats are pets of many people, and many people on the Internet like to share their cat life in the form of videos. Everyone has seen the scene of putting a cucumber behind a cat and the cat getting scared. Does this mean that cats are afraid of cucumbers? Why do cats get scared when they see a cucumber behind them?

Why are cats afraid of cucumbers behind them?

Cats have a narrow field of vision. The green strip that you secretly placed behind it suddenly appears in its sight. The cat thinks it is obviously an abnormal object that suddenly appeared and is very ugly and gaudy.

It is said that cats can only see blue and green, but cats can still clearly distinguish cucumbers.

In the animal kingdom, many brightly colored mushrooms are highly poisonous. Some brightly colored mollusks can be corroded even if you touch them with your hands.

Therefore, it makes sense that animals have an instinct to be alert to such things, and it is consistent with the theory of evolution.

Why do cats get scared when they see cucumbers?

Cats aren’t afraid of cucumbers, exactly!

Cats are completely relaxed when eating. When they finish eating, they suddenly find something they have never seen before behind them. Do you think cats will be scared? Not only cats are scared, I believe humans will also be scared when encountering this situation. In this case, cats will not only be afraid of cucumbers, but also other things they have never seen before, such as loofahs, pumpkins, etc., because cats are curious and cautious animals by nature, and are very sensitive to the unfamiliar environment around them.

In fact, this is also a manifestation of the cat's nature. If we imagine that a cat is in the wild and there is a predator behind it, the cat's reaction when it sees the ground will definitely be to bounce back and then jump up. This will give itself a buffer time. If it can win, it will fight, and if it can't win, it will run away.

Cats are cautious by nature. If you scare them often, not only will they hate you, but it may also cause them some stress, which may lead to certain diseases.

What are cats afraid of?

Citrus smell: The smell of oranges, grapefruits, lemons, etc. is fresh to us. Many friends like to use this kind of air freshener, but the sour smell is really irritating to cats, especially the peel, so many cat repellents are also made with citrus flavor.

Loud noises: Cats have well-developed hearing, and some loud noises can sound like bombs to them. Many household noises in daily life can make a cat disappear, such as vacuum cleaners, blenders, and hair dryers.

Water: In daily life, cats are afraid of water, so many parents will splash water on them when they see cats fighting. Cats' fear of water has a lot to do with their history. The ancestors of most cats lived in the desert, where there was no water. In their long history, they rarely came into contact with water, so they began to fear water.

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