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16 Times Cats And Lizards Formed An Unlikely Relationship That Will Leave You Amazed

Sophia
by Sophia
29 May 2022

There are certain duos you don’t expect to see, but whenever you encounter them, you're so happy you did! We're going to present one such display, and this one is about cats and lizards.

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Exactly what you read – friendships between cats and lizards! One might ask, "Since when did the scales and the fur start getting along so well?"

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Indeed, that is the interesting and tricky part. Felines are instinctively built to pursue anything that darts and dashes around.

Now isn’t that what lizards do? This simply means that in the natural food chain, felines and lizards usually end up on different branches.

In any case, there are a few cats who have gentle souls and can effectively discern who is prey and who is a friend. So, if you have a pet lizard, a few kitties may simply warm up to their supposed little prey.

Others, however, will continue to see lizards as perfect toys with a flavor similar to that of chicken. How about we look at these felines and lizards and figure out who sees companions and who sees adversaries?

Below, you’ll get to see Sheldon, the tabby cat, and Julia, the beardie, turn out to be quick friends!

Julia the beardie and Sheldon the tabby cat

Julia the beardie and Sheldon the tabby cat
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There are certain individuals out there who actually believe that animals are simply dumb creatures, but that’s not true. However, the improbable animal friendships we've assembled here will show that they are capable of feeling love and empathy much like humans.

 

Fat Eli & Ron The Dragon

Fat Eli & Ron The Dragon
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These felines would rather not eat their reptile companions! Instead, they simply want to cuddle their scaled friends. Giving such a sweet example, here are Fat Eli and Ron the Dragon.

 

Does this kitty think he's a lizard?

Does this kitty think he's a lizard?
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The lizard finds a comfy napping place on this cat's body

The lizard finds a comfy napping place on this cat's body
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A certified cat behavior specialist and author of "Saving the World, One Cat at a Time: What I Know About Cats – And Why You Should Know It, Too," Rachel Geller suggested a few things one ought to remember when it comes to lizards and cats.

 

Take a look at these best pals

Take a look at these best pals
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Some problems solve themselves - Lizard likes warm surfaces and cat likes his back scratched

Some problems solve themselves - Lizard likes warm surfaces and cat likes his back scratched
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Be careful and keep watch if it happens that your feline and pet lizard are interacting, as Geller says that it can be deadly for a lizard to get scratched or bitten by a cat.

 

Someone said I should post a picture of my three cats

Someone said I should post a picture of my three cats
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With regard to wild reptiles, Geller says that there are numerous lizards that carry parasites which can lead to stomach-related issues in cats and can also damage the gallbladder or liver. There's also the risk of a cat contracting salmonella from reptiles.

This dragon is proud to show his cat friend to everyone

This dragon is proud to show his cat friend to everyone
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The things you do for friendship

The things you do for friendship
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So you ought to be careful with regard to felines and reptiles. Of course, we can't change their nature, but perhaps you can prevent your feline from eating wild reptiles to avoid any chance of illness.

 

It’s always important to give your friends a lift when they need it

It’s always important to give your friends a lift when they need it
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“Crouching cat, hidden lizard.”

“Crouching cat, hidden lizard.”
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Hey hooman, look what I caught...

Hey hooman, look what I caught...
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Normally, these creature pictures are heartbreakingly lovable, yet there's something more to it than that. Why did these animals become friends?

Florida cat and his friend say hello

Florida cat and his friend say hello
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Whatever the explanation, unexpected companionships like these demonstrate that animals may be more genuinely complex than many of us believe.

 

This lizard is taunting the cat

This lizard is taunting the cat
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They are having a garden standoff

They are having a garden standoff
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Isn't that brazen?

Isn't that brazen?
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If it weren't for pet owners with keen eyes and fingers ready to click an excellent snapshot, we may never have seen awkward friendships like these. Perhaps these kinds of friendships aren't all that uncommon, considering how many we had a chance to see today.

What are your thoughts about this duo friendship? Drop your opinions in the comments below.

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