Hilarious Experiment Aims to Determine Just How Narrow a Gap Cats Can Squeeze Through
Maru and Hana are already internet favorites, but this time the two cats got a new kind of spotlight. Their owner set up a playful experiment to see just how narrow a gap they could squeeze through, and the results are exactly as ridiculous as you would hope.
The Scottish Fold duo, one male and one female, have built a huge following thanks to their curious personalities and photogenic antics. With nearly 300,000 fans and even a book behind them, they are no strangers to attention, but this little test gave their charm a fresh twist.
What happened next is part cat logic, part comedy, and fully worth watching through to the end.
Maru & Hana
I mean, just look at these cuties. Of course they're popular! They're purr-fectly precious.
It all started so simply.
And even when the pressure was applied, the cats remained unbothered.
Dr. Marty Becker from Vetstreet.com explains why cats are able to squeeze through incredibly narrow spaces, and it's not just sheer will and determination:
Cats can squeeze through spaces that seem narrower than they are because they don't have a rigid collarbone to block their way through nooks and crannies. Once they can get their head and shoulders through, their sleek bodies present no further obstacle.
Of course, Dr. Becker's explanation doesn't really help the mega chonky type of cat, but that's okay. Maru and Hana excelled at the experiment, squeezing through each new, narrower pathway.
Naturally, they brought some sass along with them. That's cats for you, of course.
Purr-haps they used teamwork and communication? We may never know.
This is similar to the cats who take “If I fits, I sits” to a whole new level.
However, we definitely enjoyed watching them work it out.
Especially when they made faces like this.
And especially when the pressure to squeeze got faces like this.
"You've got to be kitten me, right meow."
Alas, defeat.
5 cm proved to be too narrow a passageway for Maru and Hana.
And here, you can watch the whole video in all its adorable hilarity!
Maru and Hana's experiment is fast approaching 1 million views. Jen Sincero, author, states, "People love to see the unexpected, especially when it involves our furry friends!" This enthusiasm from the Internet is certainly justified!
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If you haven't already, be sure to follow the adorable antics of Maru and Hana on Dr. Harvey Karp's professional website. As Dr. Karp states, "Creating a nurturing environment for pets can enhance their happiness and well-being." Keeping up with their delightful shenanigans can bring joy to your day!
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