Cat chasing a squirrel

My cat is trying to catch a squirrel but the squirrel uses clever tactics to escape.
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[@rogerflaps36]

The speed these animals change direction. It's like seeing a glitch in the matrix. Amazing!

[@empele10]

Especially when they do that so many times together

[@kymmzej9173]

As a person who has housed cats for twenty years, I have never seen anything able to meet or outmatch the cat’s reflexes.

[@dmon83]

You can see it in the tail when they switch direction

[@TimpBizkit]

Bleep test level 100

[@isaiahbattle547]

That cat was a inside to much lol

[@mjmcnult]

Cat after the 10 second chase: okay that's enough exercise for today. Time for a 20 hour nap.

[@Blakktastikvision]

Lmfao!!

[@5ug4r84]

Right😂💀 he could’ve climbed the tree and decided not to

[@empele10]

Cats have optimized life: their human takes care of everything, they just enjoy being cats 😺

[@giovanna722]

Hey, those ultrafast direction changes take a lot of energy. That deserves some appreciation.

[@brkbrk5205]

it is insane how those squirells climb that tree so fast

[@Danimal1177]

The way the cat walks away at the end is as though he's saying "I didn't want that stupid squirrel anyway."

[@empele10]

That was just the exercise of the day

[@Blakktastikvision]

🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂😂😆🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😆

[@seaknightvirchow8131]

dignity preserved.

[@AaA-rc4jm]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@victorfernandes2111]

If he did that boy would be dead

[@mikeearls126]

Cat's like, "I wasn't really trying".

[@empele10]

Just guarding her own yard 😉

[@lilsammich8252]

Only when they fail. Then they act like they were not even interested, some cats just chase and have no idea what to do with it when they catch it.

[@CrissTRG]

@@lilsammich8252 yeah that's my cat, she just play with the creatures she catch and them she let them go haha

[@elLocodelsubte]

lol

[@Hunpecked]

Every time the squirrel reversed direction, he got closer to his tree.

[@Justapilot_9700]

Just noticed it and that's really awesome, I mean, the squirrel looks desperate like he was just running away like a dumb prey but actually he was aiming for the tree the whole time!

[@empele10]

It's instincts and it's also a plan

[@caxaptt6514]

Great observation!

[@staxxofficial9186]

It definitely was

[@connectingseas7173]

Squirrel was running defense.

[@nebylicza]

Cat went from killer to chiller in a millisecond.

[@DieFlabbergast]

It's probably had plenty of experience: failure is the norm in any kind of hunting, whatever the predator and whatever the prey.

[@07zx14White]

Oceania Times That cat isn't going chill, it's already calculating the next ambush by hiding under the bench where the squirrel can't see it.

[@the0point]

yeah 'i wasnt trying anyway'.

[@GetsugaTensho85]

Oceania Times You seem to forget that the cat only has to win once!

[@nebylicza]

Too much fast food.

[@MABGaming01]

The movement of both the animals is amazing

[@SardonianSmile]

and cameraman also

[@empele10]

Wow, thank you August!

[@SardonianSmile]

@@empele10 😻😉

[@lilsammich8252]

See you tommorow squirrel.

[@brianshepherd9927]

August Kapogiannis yes excellent job!!!!

[@seanscott8277]

The cats reaction time when the squirrel changes directions is amazing.

[@michaelsong5555]

That is one amazing squirrel. It zigzagged towards the tree, because it knew that it couldn't outrun the cat. Squirrel is more agile, but not faster, so it made the right decision. And damn, that was amazing.

[@SylarGKIW]

Actually, it's agile & fast at both. Aside of cat's hunting abilities, squirrel are more knows about their own abilities. Usually, any prey run away for their own lifes on the line. But squirrel moved right to a tree behind cat. And it moved way too good. Sometimes, even squirrel are trying to hunt back cat, and this is no joke. Under such thought, it was look like they are trolling cats on purpose. You could say, squirrels are not afraid of being hunted by cats, even if cats wishes to hunt and eat them, squirrels are kinda interesting animals...

[@empele10]

Thanks for the great comments!

[@mkp3824]

They always zigzag.

[@AbhinavS.R.]

The speed of the squirrel made me feel it could've easily outrun but it would've also needed a way to go out.

[@michellechen1726]

Today I saw a squrriel in my backyard we had like a yard on one of the lower roof it jump to a tree quite a distance without needing to distance and run I thought it was a flying squrriel .

[@av8rjacq486]

finally someone has camera discipline. great job...

[@empele10]

Thank you very much!

[@bigjimtuus9123]

yeah great shot

[@sebastjansslavitis3898]

yeah, i was afraid that he will make some noise and spoil everything

[@iambiggus]

When my youtube moment of truth comes, I hope I do as well as this guy.

[@dannyherrera1598]

iambiggus LOL same here.

[@glen2003]

For a human, those changes in direction, would really hurt someone's knees

[@axelkyamilov6272]

Humans will brake both their legs if they try to do a single curve like that.

[@Blakktastikvision]

It would brake their knees!😃😂🤣

[@Blakktastikvision]

@✊🏿 Mrsotiredofthenewyoutubes✊🏿 oh nooooooooooooo! 😔

[@sundropsims]

@@Blakktastikvision more like brake their anklea

[@nextbil]

That cat got trolled by squirell god's speed

[@pandaSalas1994]

I love how domesticated cats have preserve their ability to hunt.

[@-Triumph]

domestiCATed..

[@bestopinion9257]

They hunt if are not closed inside.

[@AzrieltheAngel]

Well they just pretend to be domesticated cuz human just a bunch of food provider when they hungry.. Haha

[@jessrevill1852]

Cats are excellent hunters. Most can fully provide for themselves and their kittens, if given the opportunity.

[@kaylintoannon2562]

Wait if they aren’t fully domesticated then how come cats (specially outside household) close to labor seek out humans for shelter and support? That’s a very vulnerable time for the cat but they feel safe with humans near their litter. That in my opinion can’t get any more domesticated than that 🤷🏻‍♀️ 🤔

[@davidszirmai]

As soon as the squirrel was one feet up in the tree, the cat was like: "Ah fuck it, I'm done"

[@empele10]

David Szirmai Yeah, game over by that point.

[@MrTubularBalls]

+jihad4realniz In a Cartman voice.

[@richardgledhill6801]

David Szirmai Difference is cat is chasing for lunch, squirrel is running for his life.

[@ronickokeith7085]

David Szirmai yep lol

[@instagramtrydmt9170]

David Szirmai 😂😂😂😂😂

[@stiimuli]

The way that squirrel worked back towards the tree was freakin genius O_O

[@russianbear7570]

I like how the cat just gives up the second he sees the squirrel climb that tree

[@empele10]

It's Game Over by that time

[@seekthelighttruth3207]

empele10 if the cat was a true wildcat instead of a pussyfoot it would have ran up the tree.

[@empele10]

She's just guarding her property..😁 Squirrels are too fast in trees anyway

[@watchutalmbout9838]

But cats can climb trees too

[@sarthaksaswatdas2846]

@@seekthelighttruth3207 Even if it did, the cat would be no match for the squirrel up in the tree.

[@phillm156]

That ok, looking at the size of the cat, he’s caught more than his share.

[@gregoryeverson741]

i have a cat just like that, they are fluffy cats, shave it and it looks normal size

[@johnyguitar258]

@@gregoryeverson741 u save your cat?

[@gregoryeverson741]

@@johnyguitar258 ya, i shave my cat once a year in the spring, otherwise he gets mats

[@Blakktastikvision]

Super secret squirrels ain't stoopid! I can't stop laffin!

[@happyfacedoctor2678]

This is some straight up Tom and Jerry type shit right here lol

[@ssa3101]

Stacie Passmore Tom and jerryl

[@starkstark4186]

@Dwyne YT ok

[@jay5ivez]

@Dwyne YT no shit

[@philotasss]

Cheetah vs impala mini version

[@vit968]

*Animal Planet but no budget.*

[@fishflaps7030]

Lol 😂

[@kunntakentay]

Never have I ever seen a cat get juked out so hard. That squirrel got the moves.

[@kunntakentay]

@Samuel Astic then why did he escape? Moron..

[@starboy5888]

@@kunntakentay The cats reaction time was faster than the squirrel, but what the cat failed to realise was how close they were both getting to the tree. If it wasn’t for the tree, that squirrel would have been gone. My cat has caught squirrels, pigeons and mouses. Their reflex is unmatched

[@hogman3543]

​@@starboy5888 the video just proved everything you said is wrong 😂

[@Hopper830]

@@hogman3543 Not really.

[@cryptidian3530]

Title should read: Squirrel Breaks Cat's Ankles

[@empele10]

Haha..😁 I've got some great suggestions here in the comment section

[@ewcho8995]

john herring maybe if the cat wasnt so overfed, it couldve caught it

[@themiddleman3060]

@john herring the squirrel gained ground on the cat and had it moving side to side in a backwards motion 🥴 watch the video again, that cat got disrespected

[@reesecup3ify]

I love how the cat (in true, apathetic feline form) walks away; heart still pounding, no doubt; as if to say, "Whatever, i dont really care. I didn't even wanna catch that squirrel anyway. Yawn!" lol.

[@grinpisu]

+Benihana Kitty You know very well the cat behavior! Congratulations!

[@johnlewis9158]

If this cat was feral things might have been different. most cats who are family pets hunt through instinct not out of necessity. If you have to hunt to survive a feral cats hunting would probably be more intense

[@JustinEvitable80]

Cats actually hate failing to catch prey.

[@timothysmith35]

JustinEvitable80 did they tell you that the last time you went to a cat symposium? Where the head speaker was Garfield!

[@markrigsby2107]

Benihana Kitty They were quick

[@mboiko]

The cat employed sniper techniques crawl stop...crawl stop..the squirrel employed...a zig-zag while slowly moving closer to the cat and tree technique...nice.

[@Mat-ss8uw]

Peikko needs to realize that he can climb trees too.

[@robertstewart6175]

Cat: Ah well, I suppose it’s canned fish again for dinner.

[@empele10]

I'll buy her shrimps when KZbin pays for this video 😋

[@aquariusmix]

that squirrel life flashed before it's eyes

[@UnusedChar]

2:01 "now, If you'll excuse me, I'm gonna go have a heart attack".

[@182dunc]

Having watched the same scene in my own garden with my Tom cat ,that looked exactly like the one in the video, the result didnt surprise me, the biggest laugh was always the " i didnt really care" nonchalant walk off after he failed .

[@gerardjandayan4184]

The squirrel has the Iverson cross-over move.

[@paugasolina5048]

lmaooooo

[@Honey-ny3zq]

LOL the cat's little white feet made me think of sneakers, now I cant unsee it and keep imagining the cat trying to break the squirrels ankles 😭🤣

[@empele10]

Haha..😂 Anyway I made a new version of this chase: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIaQZIiVj8x2rMU

[@00bikeboy]

Did you notice how as the squirrel tacked backed and forth, it was always towards the nearest tree, getting closer with every change in direction. Brilliant tactics!

[@fighterinmkiwiscience3517]

Do you homework first😡

[@glupshitto5019]

and notice how the cat was tree guarding it knew exactly where the squirrel was tryna go so got between it and the tree, the nature meta is so fine tuned its insane

[@asmr-sensei]

If only the cat missed a few dinners.. The tables would turn.

[@Fluke_Starbucker]

ASMR-SENSEI hahaha

[@RotaryPoweredRX]

indeed

[@banditorules9163]

No

[@kshin6489]

Agreed

[@cbass8103]

Wouldn’t it have less energy if it didn’t eat much?

[@roiq5263]

This cat is super cute.

[@KALABUR]

The squirrel just broke the cats ankles 🤣

[@charmshttydrivers9368]

You people are missing the point. Think of it on terms of statistics, a predator in the wild is never 100% successful during a hunt, but that doesn't mean they aren't still a predator when they miss. The cat displayed amazing hunting skills and we forget our house cats have been domesticated for far less time than dogs. Our housecats have a ton in common with wild panthers, tigers and lions in terms of demeanor and hunting skills.

[@davesaenz3732]

Charm ShttyDrivers Exactly they are little tigers.

[@khalidal-sumait9643]

Didn't the Pharos have cats ?...that was some time back no ?

[@morimoto5768]

I thought the cat was just a little fat. But hey thats my opinion.

[@dontanton7775]

Good comment

[@morimoto5768]

@Vlodec ergh have you never know that people in KZbin are stupid? Your comments are for smart people not all people.

[@parassharma2795]

Wow...cameraman great job!!

[@empele10]

Thank you!

[@PanjangTV]

Squirrel like : not today son Cat : okay...

[@abocado777]

That cat's speed is AMAZING

[@DominikSobolewski]

Wow. The squirrel actually outsmarted the cat really well.

[@ramonvargas5928]

+Dominik Sobolewski When you don't want to be lunch, you'll come out with ingenious ways to escape! lol

[@DominikSobolewski]

MadeAUsername I'd prefer a nicer tone next time, however I still stand by my statement. It clearly did zig-zags to lower it's displacement to get to the tree. That's a clear sign of intelligence.

[@ehsanag5837]

+MadeAUsername No the cats mistake was too hesitant and too slow at the moment of attack, it could catch the squirrel at the first moment. Absolutely lack of skill of hunt. If you see how Leoparde attack you would know what i mean

[@tommywright8369]

+Dominik Sobolewski...If that cat was a little younger and a little lighter, he woulda had that squirrel.

[@webcruiser152000]

@Ehsan Ag: Not correct. The cat did everything right from his understanding, but so did the squirrel. Upon attacking the cat made an assumption that the squirrel would do the tactically correct thing, which would be to get off of the direct line of attack. So, the cat waited for a turn left or a turn right. But because the squirrel, instead chose to run the opposite direction for a couple of steps, which tactically is the wrong thing to do. Think passing the baton at the Olympics. The guy who starts accelerating always gets run down by the person who already has the speed. But in the case that you can't go left or right and let the cat fly by, you have to do what you have to do. By the squirrel choosing that direction, it forced the cat to relinquish his position of waiting for a left or right move and forced him to advance forward more. This is what the squirrel wanted because by making the cat move straight is what opened up the left and right side. Then, the squirrel simply backed the cat away with a zigzag motion to open up a lane to the tree. The squirrel actually turns the corner on the right side and could have made a break for it, but it wanted the tree instead. It happens in basketball all the time, that's why you have to always know where the basket is behind you when you're guarding someone. Otherwise they can do the same thing and get an easy layup. The difference between what big cats hunt, like leopards and little cats hunt is agility. That means a quicker harder prey to catch from the initial moment. The leopards prey can't accelerate or turn like a squirrel so leopards can just go in and get the kill. Squirrels are too fast for that, you need to get them into the open and use you speed to catch them. Only the squirrel refused to make a long straight away sprint, it instead chose the zigzag and escaped. Both did a great job, but squirrels practice chasing each other all day, so the cat needs more experience in guarding the tree, anticipating where the squirrel wants to go so he can block it and forcing the long run so he can run him down.

[@nookzaa]

Both are perfect defender for my football team LOL

[@gunslinger9786]

I was thinking the same thing xD

[@getyourpassport]

The squirrel from the tree probably saying to the cat ,you gotta be quicker than that. 🤣🤣

[@madgermzmuzic]

The suspense this 8 year video has is unreal..

[@philip013]

That cat is all business.

[@tennesseepatriot1950]

philip013 Don't you mean the squirrel?

[@sirtalis69]

Haha... That squirrel's like - "Not today, pussy!".

[@ZeitGeist_TV]

😄😄😄

[@Edwin-xy5lf]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@stormtheblackwolf7365]

sirtalis69 the cat would have killed that squirrel in a second, but it didn't want to, so it slowed up!

[@dannyherrera1598]

sirtalis69 hahahahaha 😂😂😂

[@jasonmj123]

sirtalis69 😂😂😂

[@takumifujiwara4532]

The way the cat is changing directions with the squirrel at such speed is amazing, it's like the cat is the squirrel's shadow. Crazy how fast they can be

[@sleeeper4659]

their metabolism is faster than in humans so their time "flows" slower.

[@ronnie926]

I like how the cat only approaches when the squirrel lower it's head

[@amandaegeskovhald8222]

Cats look so awesome when they're hunting! You can almost see them calculating when to make the next move :D And you can even see the frustration by the way it's flipping its tail after it failed. Awesome video!

[@kerenbarkeren3020]

cats work on reflexes and instinct they dont calculate.. stop trying too hard showing how much you love cats we dont fucking care lol

[@greetings.haveaniceday.7162]

keren barkeren Hey man. SHUT UP YOU LOVE CATS TO BOII

[@kerenbarkeren3020]

Jdogg Mercenary i prefer dogs

[@tesstickle7267]

Mini Manta cats move their tail for two things... rest assured the cat would have enjoyed this. its a predator,that even kills for fun. dont try reading a cat,its beyond you lol

[@Posavac90]

Dogs smell and are helpless without their owners

[@IniKim]

the squirrel has good instincts! it approaches the tree in a very redundant way, but is super effective in saving it's life!

[@empele10]

+Ini Kim It almost seems the squirrel is toying with my cat, it is so fearless with its strategy to escape.

[@finessemanmarco3712]

Redundant huh

[@gembelmonas9173]

cat to spectators: he just lucky, imagine if there are no trees

[@Berek71182]

The Cat: Me The Squirrl: My Hope and Dreams. Video: My Life in a nutshell.

[@empele10]

Haha..😂 Keep chasing, you'll catch them eventually ☺

[@maxpower6110]

The cat's greater top speed was nullified by the squirrel's superior ability to accelerate in a new direction, each time inching closer to the tree in the process. It used superior tactics (changing direction) in the service of a winning strategy (getting up the tree). Note the squirrel climbed up the tree from the opposite side so the cat would lose sight and could not lunge. If I was that squirrel I doubt I would have been so clever and cool under pressure.

[@bjahava]

No doubt. That cat was playing on domestic mode... while that squirrel was on a whole different level on wildlife mode...

[@azdad5949]

Bryan J. you're right, the cat knows he will be fed at home

[@Shwetankdhyani]

Cat's top speed was nullified by it's weight too. Fat kitty.

[@senam23]

Max Power It looks like the squirrel jumped on the tree as soon as it found an opening, then circled it on its way up.

[@nznick9033]

Those squirrels can have good tactics. I just came from a video where a squirrel tires out a rattlesnake by goading it into striking (then missing) many times then finally starts attacking the snake after it had gassed (reptiles gas way earlier than mammals). Brilliant game plan :)

[@gruffski]

WOW! That cat was so close with amazing stalking skills. Great footage man, really intense :)

[@empele10]

Thank you Rafal

[@gemstoneprincess2890]

empele10 silly kitty

[@ironpatriot6053]

close or not ...that squirrel had a backup plan ...

[@jerryesque3747]

If it wasn't for that tree the cat would have gotten it. The squirrel looked like it was in a panic, and the cat was patiently keeping up and closing in. Really good reaction.

[@kualarompin589]

Epic Zig Zag! The squirrel already had an escape plan. It was not moving away from the cat, but moving closer to the cat, hence closer to the tree.

[@empele10]

Brave plan from the squirrel! Thanks for watching ☺

[@bekind6525]

You can almost hear kitty say" damnit!"

[@goognamgoognw6637]

The cat was hard on himself at the end feeling ashamed. Cat do know when their prowesses are being watched. He went into hiding under a bench.

[@anthrax6685]

For a fat cat it moves pretty fast

[@criartoros]

muhammad ali

[@amandaegeskovhald8222]

I don't think it's fat, just longhaired. Longhaired cats tend to look fatter than they actually are. I have a longhaired cat and people call him chubby even though he's actually very skinny.

[@05891460]

It might be a Norwegian Forest Cat, too. It sounds like the filmographer is speaking Finnish, so that reinforces my perception.

[@sriunnam]

fluffy

[@criartoros]

no,fat

[@streetjustices1706]

The Squirrel is thinking, Ninja pls you ain't fast enough. ✌️

[@jeromecobb2339]

That was like a wide receiver and a corner back 😂😂😂

[@ElementofKindness]

Man, that was impressive how the cat was trying to keep the squirrel from reaching the tree.

[@TheLostCat2000]

Average cat moves at around 30 MPH when it brings up speed in a straight line. Acceleration takes a little bit before they reach that speed, and that's without stopping. Squirrels clock in at only 20 MPH, but their acceleration from a stop is about 5 times faster than a cat, so they can basically stop and get up to full speed so much quicker, which makes them extremely hard to catch. The only time a cat catches a squirrel is when the squirrel messes up a turn and runs RIGHT into the cat which was actually behind on acceleration. On other words, cats don't catch squirrels, squirrels run into cats during a chase. Also it's been recorded that the max speed a squirrel can go, based on survival instinct from being prey, which always produces more adrenaline, was recorded at 36 MPH. Most domestic cats only run at 30 mph when they are also "prey". If the mighty Cooper's Hawk can't catch a squirrel easily, you can be sure as hell a cat is going to have a tougher time.

[@empele10]

This is interesting, thanks for the info! :)

[@durpddurke4633]

The cat nearly got the squirrel, nearly.

[@axlreese4766]

Jon Burhan uhhhhh... Ok

[@martyg8085]

Jon Burhan BRAVO......,very well put!!!

[@DieFlabbergast]

Your premise doesn't stand up. A hawk has only one chance: mess that up and there's no second chance. Cats, on the other hand, can stop and start multiple times, and can climb trees almost as fast as squirrels. I'd say the two animals have an equal chance of catching a squirrel.

[@bagomoyo]

The cat sneaked up from tree area to not to let the squirrel escape to a tree, but the squirrel out maneuvered Peikko by zigzagging toward the closest tree. Very good tactic indeed. Both super nimble.

[@empele10]

Thanks for watching!

[@carlosmiguel4756]

Cat with very fast reflexes and almost kept up with the squirrel wow

[@grandplans]

I have a friend who owned a very fat cat. That cat was technically a house cat, but was still able to catch rabbits, wild birds... pretty much anything. It was amazing to watch it in action. My first time watching him hunt I was thinking, "there is no way all that fat could move quick enough to catch a leaf blowing in the wind". Boy, was i wrong, as fast as lightning, the cat had a bird, which it immediately brought it home and let it loose in their home. LOL!!!

[@empele10]

Brian Yach Yeah, cats like to "teach" their owners how to catch food so they bring whatever they've caught to show how it's done.. that's what they would do for their kittens.By the way, it's a little amusing for me that some folks think that Peikko the cat in this video is fat...LOL. It's one of the smallest adult cats that I've seen...:) Her sister weighs 1.5 times more, for example. But she don't mind, she got famous for that squirrel hunt! :)

[@1970pizza]

The sign of a great vlogger ... kept quiet and let what was going on in the video do all the talking

[@SageVaughn]

Title of the video should be.."Cat gets his ankles taken by Squirrel"

[@empele10]

2020 version of this same chase: "Cat Chases Squirrel - EPIC Zigzag Escape" kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIaQZIiVj8x2rMU Less waiting + more action + extra bonus chase!

[@Phyroxin]

That squirrel had an excellent evasion strategy. From a startled position it quickly recovered creating space between itself and the cat. It then executed a perfect zigzag pattern edging closer to the tree at each angle. The last "zig" baited the cat away from the tree making the subsequent "zag" an easy route to safety.

[@empele10]

Well said, thanks for watching

[@andrewbayer17]

phyroxin thanks for the obvious but accurate summation

[@PABLOESCOBAR-ph3el]

EXACTLY.

[@mikee7534]

Yeah, what he said

[@marcia-d7110]

I liked that explanation

[@kaykay3585]

The cat's speed and agility are amazing!

[@bentos117]

actually, it isn't... too much weight, also not very interested... squirrel was way too fast for this one

[@fortiond3830]

I watch this again and again... The encounter is amazing, but so is your filming, mate! How can you be so steady under such pressure?!

[@empele10]

Thanks 😊 I guess I was hypnotized by the moment 😂 I was just so lucky to have a videocamera with me that time, this might have been shaky if using a phone..

[@Harsovoimaa]

Why do u need pressure

[@phoenix5583]

Cat : sharinggan active!!! Squirrel : sage mode active!!!

[@tholeetruck]

The cat was smart sneaking up close like that, before start chasing. I give some credit for that. The squirrel on the other hand has wildlife intelligences. It's super fast thinking lure the cat into making it think that it will catch it, but was planning all along heading towards the tree for safety.

[@Asmobia]

Squirrel: "You think that human can handle it"? Cat: "Yeah, my slave is a good cameraman, he can follow us". Squirrel: "OK, then... let's race"!

[@c.m.9369]

It‘s insane how quick the squirrle can change the direction it‘s running. Even more baffeling how quick the cat can react to it!

[@derekrichardson6515]

Exactly,I was more impressed with the cat and it was over weight.😂😂😂

[@dexocube]

Cat: Incredible hunting skills evolved and perfected over millions of years. Squirrel: Do you even lift bro?

[@sillyone52062]

The squirrel did not detect the cat until quite late. If the cat had sneaked in a bit closer, it might have succeeded.

[@bruhdamartinasty3636]

I think the squirrel was quite aware of the big black and white thing in his peripheral view. LOL

[@Torgo1969]

@@bruhdamartinasty3636 But did the squirrel detect the thing getting closer? I don't think so, if the cat was only perceived by only one of the squirrel's eyes. Fluffy kitty FTW!

[@emogin9684]

Ladies and Gentlemen the Zig N Dip move. The Squirrel learned this for watching too many NFL Games😂

[@TheNJ93487]

Squirrel runs sooo fast. Cat wouldn't give up anymore.

[@DaveBuildsIt]

1:46 Cat was like, "screw it, I ain't climbing no tree".

[@BUZZSAW09]

Squirrels Juke game is serious.lol

[@williambearden863]

09BUZZSAW I swear lol

[@SreeramReddyB]

Cats & Squirrels are equally super fast 💨 , great reflexes.

[@xm8921]

🤣🤣🤣🤣. I needed that laugh

[@Blakktastikvision]

Cat: well that's my workout for this week... Squirrel: Yea? You might wanna go see the veterinarian about those broken ankles....

[@datgreedymouse6860]

cheers for the camera guy

[@dukee3871]

I love the cutting action of this cat. I would think that wasn't his first rodeo. Great job of stalking too.

[@slikdarelic]

That squirrel would've been the laughingstock of the woods if it would've got caught by that fat cat.. lol..

[@darrylfulk4630]

If that cat ever got ahold of that squirrel... that would be the LAST squirrel it chased... LOL!

[@you3ee]

The cat was wise enough to know not to attempt chasing the Squirrel up the tree

[@kerenbarkeren3020]

really? and whys that? what would've happened if he did? nothing..

[@you3ee]

keren barkeren A cats tree climbing skills are no match for a Squirrel

[@warrenmoses7370]

That sqirral will make a good rugby player.

[@bmsetzer]

Warren Moses motorcycles for life

[@djstatyk1540]

Juke!

[@empele10]

"How to Bathe a Fluffy Cat - Peikko the Cat(Rat)", my latest video is out now: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmnGnJZuhsSKgq8 Thanks to everybody for watching!

[@davidsprenkle5969]

The cat didn't really want to catch the squirrel--it even "slow blinked" at it a couple times before the half-hearted lunge. Good clean fun between playmates.

[@jayg9087]

Fun for the cat, squirrel prob thought it was gonna die

[@Alan_Page]

Yeah the end of the cat’s approach gives away that it wasn’t trying to kill. There’s no leap or real attack.

[@empele10]

That's true. You can see on my other video what happens when she gets closer: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqGsp2aKoNeSjM0 "Peikko the Cat Chasing Squirrel...again!"

[@MarekSoans]

interesting to see: 1) how squirrel is basically running to where the cat started 2) how fast cat understood that the game was over

[@kk346592]

The cat was between the squirrel and the tree the whole time... Perfect example of the term "out played"

[@HyperInflation2020]

Marek Soans yeah the cat instantly left the scene after defeat. But the cat knows it will have another chance.

[@drivernjax]

I love the way that Peikko just stopped trying to catch the squirrel when it got into the tree. He didn't even try to climb the tree after it. It was like he said, "Oh, well. He got away. Let's see what's over here." LOL.

[@theseanman7478]

It feels like i am watching real life footage of Tom and Jerry

[@savednorwegian]

Ahh so close! Gotta love how smooth and patient cats are, love'em! and how nonchalant the cat walks away after failing lol

[@empele10]

"No big deal" 😂 Thanks for watching!

[@antwonnyy]

That backyard looks so peaceful

[@claymac7895]

That cat has some serious athletic ability to keep up with that squirrel like that. Impressive.

[@kervins7248]

Someone need to give this cat a basketball scholarship

[@KronStaro]

As soon the squirell hits the tree, the cat goes "meh, i wasnt too interested anyway"

[@uploadit3675]

that fat cat is fast !

[@empele10]

If you can call a cat that weighs 3.4 kg fat...:D She's a furry cat, a lot slimmer than what she looks. You should see her after washing.. looks like a big rat.

[@suman24karm]

wow what a beautiful place..greenery everywhere

[@empele10]

Thank you :)

[@kulkuljator]

I like how the cat casually walked away like nothing ever happened after the squirrel reached the tree

[@cattdaddyncornflake3122]

Like how the cat turns back, like he/she was saying, "Same time tomorrow?!.."