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Cats are well known for always following their instincts and never doing what they're told, but orange cats, in particular, are on a totally different level of unbothered.
A video shared to Instagram in March under the username @lisaaaa.mary, which features an orange cat's shenanigans in the bathroom, has left the internet in stitches after going viral on the social media platform.
The cat can be seen getting inside the bathtub as his owner tries to take a relaxing bath by herself, and then swimming all the way up to her, showing off his underwater abilities.
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A caption shared along with the clip reads: "My ginger cat loves to take a bath with mommy."
Orange cats are known for being even quirkier than other cats, but what is it that makes them different?
First off, these felines are thought to be friendlier to humans than any other cats, and while this stereotype hasn't been scientifically proven, Psychology Today explains in a 2020 article that this perception that we have of them might be attributed to their risk-taking behaviors.
Moreover, the majority of orange cats are males, which scientists believe may be slightly friendlier to humans than their female counterparts.
"Perhaps orange male cats, due to their dominant status and bold personalities, feel more comfortable with approaching humans, who often frighten timid cats," the article states.
Newsweek has reached out to @lisaaaa.mary for comment via Instagram comments. We could not verify the details of the case.
Instagram Users React
The video quickly went viral on Instagram and has so far received over 50 million views on the social media platform.
One user, Kikikkertje, commented: "Hmmmm curious behaviour, but I've seen this before. diagnosis: orange."
Nauriella posted: "If I let my cat in a bath with me it will be like the Texas chainsaw massacre."
Plushiiesencounters wrote: "Too cute my cat would've shredded the skin off my legs in no less than 30 seconds."
Another user, Aimee__kingsland, commented: "My cat gets in the shower with me, no way should she jump in a bath full of water though!"
User therealkez_g wrote: "His eyes are saying he's worried, I'd bet he's trying to save you."
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