Have you ever wondered why cats love to sit on the things you use? Like by your keyboard? Scientists have also tackled the question and come to a conclusion that will please you on the one hand, and anger you on the other.
Anyone who has ever lived or lives with a cat knows that they have quite a few strange habits. One of them is that she likes to choose her place of rest a keyboard or a book. The phenomenon of walking on books and keyboards has now come to an end science. As it turned out, cats don't do that to bite you, but there is a completely logical explanation behind these actions.
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The first reason is extremely heartwarming. Cats sit and walk on your things, because they smell like you, and this them makes them happy and gives them a sense of security. Smell is one of the most important and strongest senses of a cat, and they recognize yours on everything you've touched recently.
![Cat footprints in Split city archives from the 15th century.](https://e7852c3a.rocketcdn.me/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/a3zunr6ciaaehsk.jpg)
![Cat footprints in Split city archives from the 15th century.](https://e7852c3a.rocketcdn.me/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/a3zunr6ciaaehsk.jpg)
The second reason for doing this is a little less heartwarming. So like dogs, cats also mark territories. That's why they love to rub against your things, as they use their scent to mark their territory. That's at least a little rude, don't you think?! Of course, they also do this, in order to attract your attention.