Top 30 weirdest cat traits revealed - including staring and weird napping places

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Cat owners have admitted to being completely 'baffled' by their pet's behaviour - including how they ignore their scratching posts, prefer one brand of food above another and their fascination with bringing dead animals inside.A study of 2,000 cat owners shows that 47% simply 'don't get' their furry friend - with 87% feeling bewildered by their quirky activites.The feline superpower that allows them to recognise the opening of a treat packet over a salad bag is what confused them the most.While their persistent clawing of the furniture in preference of scratching posts and random outbursts of the five-minute 'zoomies' also made the list of the top 30 weirdest cat traits.Despite their strange ways, 65% wouldn't change a thing about their fluffy friend, with 53% finding most things they do hilarious...The research was commissioned by Wisdom Panel in an effort to bring us closer to these fascinating felines.Partnering with The Scratching Post rescue charity during a time when abandonment cases are at an all-time high, the DNA testing company has launched the world’s first catwalk for cats as fashion week draws to a close.It showcases their diversity and beauty while inspiring cat adoption - because no one does a catwalk like a cat.Susan Delaney, founder of The Scratching Post, said: “The past few months have been incredibly challenging for rescue charities.“Shelters have always struggled with abandonment, however the cost-of-living crisis has definitely contributed to more people having to part ways with their pets.“Adoptions have also been impacting, reducing by 40% since pre pandemic levels, which unfortunately is causing rehoming centres to hit crisis point.“It was fun to showcase the personalities of our cats that are.