Big Cats Like Boxes Too

We all know house cats like cardboard boxes, but what about lions, lynx, and tigers? It turns out their behavioral patterns influence how much they enjoy boxes.

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[mcfishermanpro]

My cats have tried to fit in cereal boxes

[jason.iakovidis]

I dont care for my life i just want to hug and pet all those cuties

[bella-mariehartigan]

The rule of cats states "if one fits, one sits"

[steinal]

"If it fits, I sits." - Universal Cat Philosophy.

[kinkin]

Hah I loved how the Caracal jumped in the box and was like. Yeah, this feels about right.

[synthonaplinth]

00:21: Get outta here human, this is MY box.

[Matt-gull]

0:17 "Khajiit has wares, if you have coin."

[donaldbrown]

Beerus just wanted something new to sleep in for 39 years.

[TheFrosty]

Been a fan and donor to big cat rescue for awhile... glad to see the are getting more exposure!

[Losaru]

Big Cat Rescue has a youtube channel. I highly recommend subscribing especially if you like big wild cats. :)

[ExquisiteBombshell]

That's why my cat keep sleeping in my play box fort!

[angeles]

Bobcat: This is a nice nest
Tiger: Die, box, DIE

[redbroccoli]

i love the idea of the experiment, the smaller cats definitely found those boxes comfortable 😍😍😊

[Julian-mjtb]

1:02 when you're at her house but her parents are there

[oskarstaudte]

Its so cute that like also big cats love boxes

[DT_Worlds_Strongest_Goth]

0:20

That's the most disinterested look I've ever seen

[Poseidon]

I want a Lynx, they're so gorgeous, but you should never own wild animals

[dave]

I was hoping it was gonna be the cats in the boxes without all the words

[TYGR]

I'm mad at myself for liking the way you purred... >~>

[lunraaexclipse]

The thumbnail cat is thinking "WTF are you taking a picture of me you furrless creature"