Title: Are Cats Nocturnal? Separating Fact from Myth
Headings: Are Cats Nocturnal? Separating Fact from Myth
Are Cats Nocturnal? Separating Fact from Myth
Are cats nocturnal or diurnal?
When are cats most active?
Do cats have night vision?

Content: Apart from this, domestic cats, as do others, will reserve their energies during the warmest hours of the day, i.e sunlight; and will also snuggle up during the cold nigh, especially in winter, to have a peak in activity during twilight, due to their instincts and because it tends to be the time that humans are around to play with. On average, cats will sleep 16 hours a day, and elderly cats can even sleep up to 20 hours. Ever wondered why your cat wakes you up in the morning right before your alarm is about to set off? Although there are many reasons, the fact that they are crepuscular also comes into play. Domestic cats have gotten used to living inside their homes, which is why 70% of their time is spent snoozing and sleeping .Whilst owned cats have an activity peak that accounts for 3% of their day, stray and feral cats spend 14% of their time running and hunting, which are considered peaks of activity. The time ferals have to spend hunting and finding food is much higher, as their prey is their only source of food, whereas domestic cats can become lazier due to the fact that they don't have to hunt for their food, so domestic cats will concentrate their energy in a shorter period of time, whereas feral cats may have to hunt way into the night to find food. However, you should take into account that not all domestic cats have the same habits, as their upbringing and habits will most certainly influence their sleeping patterns greatly. It is not uncommon for a domestic cat to wake their owner up in the middle of the night. This is because their sleeping pattern has somehow shifted and your cat may be used to having your attention at this time of night or is hungry.