Decoding Cat Body Language: Tails, Ears, and Whisker Positions

Recognizing subtle signs of fear, contentment, and impending defensive aggression.

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The Language of the Tail

A straight upright tail with a hooked tip signals friendly greeting; slow swishing warns of escalating arousal.

Flattened "airplane ears" and fully dilated pupils indicate intense fear or acute predatory focus.

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