9. Why do cats like boxes?

Cats like to hide and yet be able to see what is going on around them. A box is a perfect place to do that. The opening gives them the view and the sides of the box can protect them from being seen by predators. Remember cats are today the same cats they were 10,000 years ago when they hunted and avoided predators to survive. —Elizabeth Colleran, DVM, DAVBP (feline practice)