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Why Do Cats Sleep So Much? Feline Sleep Patterns Explained

Understanding your cat's 16-hour daily naps

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Cats are crepuscular, meaning they are most active during dawn and dusk. Because hunting takes massive amounts of energy, cats sleep up to 16 hours a day to conserve their reserves. Learn about their REM sleep cycles and light sleeping states.

๐Ÿพ Speak Feline fluently!

Understanding your cat's vocal cues is step one. Step two is playing with them! Try translating a phrase to your kitty using our interactive Meow Translator, or see how old they are in human terms using the Cat Age Calculator.

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