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December 29, 2025
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Why We Love Felines

Cats have been human companions for thousands of years. Whether they are sleeping in a sunbeam or knocking a glass of water off your desk, they captivate us. This post serves as a stress test for your website’s typography and layout.

If you want to read more about the scientific classification, check out the Wikipedia entry on Felis catus.


Understanding Behavior

Cats communicate in various ways. It is not just about meowing; it is about body language.

Common Vocalizations

  1. Meow: Usually directed at humans to ask for food.
  2. Purr: Signifies contentment (usually), but can also mean self-soothing during pain.
  3. Hiss: A clear warning sign to back off.

Body Language Signs

  • Tail Position
    • Straight up: Happy and confident.
    • Puffed up: Scared or agitated.
    • Twitching: Ready to pounce or annoyed.
  • Ears
    • Forward: Interested.
    • Flat against head: Defensive.

Description

The Cat Code

If cats were programmed in Go, they might look something like this. This section tests your syntax highlighting for longer blocks.

package main

import "fmt"

type Cat struct {
    Name   string
    Color  string
    IsHungry bool
}

func (c *Cat) Meow() {
    if c.IsHungry {
        fmt.Println(c.Name, "says: FEED ME NOW!")
    } else {
        fmt.Println(c.Name, "says: Prrr...")
    }
}

func main() {
    myCat := Cat{Name: "Luna", Color: "Black", IsHungry: true}
    myCat.Meow()
}

Contents

    • Why We Love Felines
    • Understanding Behavior
      • Common Vocalizations
      • Body Language Signs
    • The Cat Code

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