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Oh, my dear friend, there is truly no sweeter feeling than when a sweet feline companion walks up and gently rubs their head or body against your leg!
Let me tell you about the first time I learned about cat behavior.
I was in my late twenties, and I had just adopted a cat. I loved when my cat rubbed against me, but I didn’t know what it meant. I thought it was just a sign of affection.
I did some research, and I learned about the science behind this adorable behavior.
The “Feline Science” Reality: It’s Called “Bunting”!
When a cat rubs its head, cheeks, or body against you, it is engaging in a behavior experts call
bunting
. Here is what your sweet companion is actually doing:
1. Marking You as Their Territory
