The tendency to bury is instinctive, meaning domestic cats need not anticipate a threat to perform the action.
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— Avni Karnatak
Cats bury their food, and their poop, for related but somewhat different reasons. They inherited both these habits from their wild ancestors, who developed them to conceal smells and avoid danger.
Published – November 05, 2026 09:30 am IST