2006-12-03 03:15:40 · 7 answers · asked by forest lover 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
It makes them look bigger and more threatening. notice that they also raise their hackles when they arch their backs, and their tails puff up. It's all to make them look big and threatening.
2006-12-03 03:25:29 · answer #1 · answered by The Big Box 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because they are scared. The same way a humans hair stands up on its head or neck when they scared.Its the same as the Adeline that humans get when they are scared.It makes them fight better.In the case of cats it makes the faster! Now no more dumb questions please honey! Next you'll be asking why a dog howls at the moon.And i will have to tell you its the cheese its made of,and the dog is hungry lol
2006-12-03 11:25:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To make themselves look bigger and more threatening. It's a pretty obvious warning sign, so should make a lot of animals back off sharpish.
2006-12-03 11:18:58 · answer #3 · answered by Emily 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Cats make themselves look bigger to try to scare off the other animal.
2006-12-03 11:20:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It makes them look bigger, and more feirce. Little animals aren't as scary as big ones.
2006-12-03 11:55:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's just a reflex.
2006-12-03 11:19:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
to look bigger and more aggressive
2006-12-03 11:18:10 · answer #7 · answered by wofford1257 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋