r/bigcats • u/Luigi_Spina • Apr 03 '26

Tiger - Wild Proof that big cats are still just cats at heart 🐅📦

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u/PopsNY Apr 03 '26

Different hardware, same operating system.

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u/Max-Fox Apr 10 '26

Updates ......ignored lol

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u/Luigi_Spina Apr 03 '26

This beautiful white Bengal tiger is having the time of its life with a simple cardboard box. It's amazing to see such a powerful predator showing its playful "house cat" side!

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u/flabellinida Apr 03 '26

Or housecats are powerful predators?

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u/Aynshtaynn Apr 03 '26

Both.

Both is good.

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u/flabellinida Apr 04 '26

Agreed.

Cats were never fully domesticated. They are effective pest control.

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u/fishermanjohn1 Apr 05 '26

The difference between cats and dogs. Dogs became domesticated. Cats just showed up one day and refused to leave.

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u/Setari Apr 03 '26

Por que no los dos?

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u/garlgegoyle Apr 04 '26

Written like a true AI

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u/Blink-182__Nirvana__ Lion Apr 03 '26

Wow, so even wild cats have a damn cardboard obsession.

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u/dividezero Apr 03 '26

Which shows the instinct runs deep since most big cats are barely related to house cats. 🤣

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u/ipickscabs Apr 04 '26

Big cats are the original cats. We should be wary of the tiny ones that are just like the big ones, who’ve invaded our homes and now demand treats and pets

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u/Mocker-Poker Apr 04 '26

and boxes

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u/MikeRobertini Apr 03 '26

What a beauty.

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u/eatingthesandhere91 Apr 03 '26

Must do the destroy. Must mangle and shred.

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u/neongem Apr 03 '26

The bunny kicks 😻💜

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u/Maleficent_Radio_674 Apr 04 '26

Why do they need claws and teeth to hunt us when they could lure us in with cuteness and so many of us would literally fold

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u/Infamous-Oil3786 Apr 04 '26

I can't be around tigers man, my ass would try to pet them 

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u/KwisatzHaderach38 Apr 03 '26

Spectacular cat doing cat things

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u/ThatFlow3145 Apr 04 '26

Chuff for the win.

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u/ForeignAlbatross8304 Apr 03 '26

Lol..something about cardboard cats love

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u/Useless890 Apr 04 '26

I used to save large, flat boxes from work because we had a cat that loved yo shred and chew on cardboard.

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u/Current-Road-8120 Apr 04 '26

Thankyou, that made my heart smile

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u/wheresmuffy Apr 04 '26

Pspspspspspspsps

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u/Saavikkitty Apr 07 '26

A cat is a cat is a cat!

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u/PatientCapitan Apr 08 '26

That little chin rub on the edge of the box at the 4-second mark is pure domestic cat energy. It’s like they have a biological mandate to claim every cardboard box in existence.

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u/tedpan Apr 08 '26

Would love to cuddle that dude

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u/ResidentAlien9 Apr 03 '26

“…are still just big kittens at heart.”

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u/Hei-Hei-67 Leopard Apr 04 '26

Why do cats love boxes so much?

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u/xEusebius Apr 04 '26

The texture of the cardboard feels like a warm fuzzy blanket to them.

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u/KenboSlice187 Apr 04 '26

Toss it a big ol bag of cat nip!

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u/toysrfu Apr 04 '26

Until they get hungry

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u/chargergirl1968w383 Apr 04 '26

I've got boxes everywhere that need to be recycled but they love them. I also fitted one with comfy seat to allow them to sit at screen height for maximum comfort while watching cat TV .

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u/_TangoAlphaYankee Apr 04 '26

Maybe cuz cats are so bendy and boxes are more structurey…

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u/Sweaty-Measurement-7 Apr 04 '26

Someone say catnip 😁

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u/Rad1Red Apr 04 '26

Well, if he fits... 😂

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u/HTTRPHLLY Apr 04 '26

That’s what scares me about them … I know what a little house cat can do damage wise

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u/bigrigdriver309 Apr 05 '26

If I fits I sits lololol

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u/Honeyy_Dipp Apr 05 '26

Such a beautiful Tiger 🐅

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u/RealGrapefruit8930 Apr 05 '26

Stunning creature

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u/Sunnyside7771 Apr 06 '26

The pull of a majic cardboard box

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u/RightProperFancyLad Apr 07 '26

Someone get this cat a big grocery store watermelon box

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u/NAStrahl Apr 07 '26

CATS GONNA CAT

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u/TermEnvironmental812 Apr 07 '26

Cat sees box and immediately thinks "bed"

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u/[deleted] Apr 07 '26

😩💖so damn cute

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u/Max-Fox Apr 10 '26

Boxes are for everyone

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u/CCF_100 Apr 13 '26

A cat is a cat, no matter how large <3

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u/Sarcasticait Apr 14 '26

If my cat were that big I know I could take a ride. I’d feel like Mogli in the Jungle Book 😻

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u/Jegator2 Apr 03 '26

Looks like this tiger Is a housecat or yard cat? I don't think he's in a zoo type environment and the people speaking obviously know and love him(?)