Max Buckley captured a chilling scene on camera as her black and white cats, Kicia and Fang, stood upright on their hind legs, their attention seemingly riveted on a blank space across the room.
Strange feline behaviour
The cats remained transfixed for about five minutes, leaving Max feeling on edge.
Sharing the unsettling footage on TikTok, where it attracted 3.4 million views, Max said she was bewildered by her cats’ behaviour and pleaded with viewers, “Can someone explain wtf just happened (they were staring right at my door btw)?” accompanied by hashtags #creepy and #spooky.
The video ignited a flurry of speculation among viewers, with some suggesting there must be a supernatural explanation. Comments ranged from beliefs about animals sensing spirits to references to jinns from Islamic lore.
Feline senses
However, while the idea of the cats detecting paranormal activity is quite exciting, there are more grounded interpretations. Our feline friends have heightened senses, which can help them detect subtle movements or sounds we can’t. In this instance, it could be something as innocent as the sound of water in the pipes or a shadow on the wall attracting the feline’s attention.
After all, cats’ extraordinary visual and auditory capabilities help them hunt or track prey, even in darkness. So, while the spectacle may spook humans, it’s likely just another example of cats exploiting their incredible senses.
What do you think?
