A cat eyeing an object on the edge of a table is usually following a familiar pattern, and the moment it hits the floor can feel almost predictable. The behavior is rooted in instincts shaped by ...

Cats like to regularly check whether gravity is still in effect. Whether it’s pens, knick-knacks, or even flower vases, cats are fascinated by pawing at objects until they fall off the table. But why?

Cats are small but full of big mysteries. One moment they are asleep in a sunny corner. The next moment they are pushing a glass of water off the edge of the table. Many cat parents laugh at this.