15 Cats Who Think They Are Fierce Predators

By  Mila Ringo

Ever-vigilant. Masters of disguise. Lightning-fast reflexes. Killer instincts. These fierce kitties are showing off their skills as huge, powerful predators. So scary and very intimidating.

1. A classic scare tactic: the Halloween cat pose

A Bengal kitten is standing on a blanket with their back arched, tail held high, and claws extended. in.love.with.bengals via Instagram

1. A classic scare tactic: the Halloween cat pose

2. Today, the leaves. Tomorrow, the world.

Three cats stand in a circle on a floor next to an open door. In the center of the cat circle is a leaf which one of the cats, Larry, has proudly hunted. garamond89 via Reddit

2. Today, the leaves. Tomorrow, the world.

3. They'll never expect the almond cookies

A plastic container, once containing almond cookies, sits on the edge of a kitchen counter. A cat is smooshed inside the container with just their tail and paws poking out. A person's index finger is in between the cat's paws. Reddit

3. They'll never expect the almond cookies

4. The part of a nature documentary where you have to cover your eyes

A cat lies flat in the grass beside a wire fence in Wubalubadubdub7 via Imgur

4. The part of a nature documentary where you have to cover your eyes

5. "Caught the cat hunting ladybugs again"

Picture of a kitchen. A cat is standing on their hind legs on a counter next to the stove and staring straight up at the ceiling. ThatOneQuirkyBoi via Reddit

5. "Caught the cat hunting ladybugs again"

6. If this is what he does to shoes, imagine what he does to feet

A cat is lying on their back attacking a Converse sneaker it holds in their paws. Vindicate_Us via Reddit

6. If this is what he does to shoes, imagine what he does to feet

7. Legend has it he trained hunting seals with the polar bears

A fluffy kitten pounces on a toy mouse. cheerleader4thedead via Reddit

7. Legend has it he trained hunting seals with the polar bears

8. We're not sure what tactic she is employing, but clearly it's successful

A cat is lying on their side in the grass with their front paws outstretched and their tongue sticking out. Mike-and-Bren via Reddit

8. We're not sure what tactic she is employing, but clearly it's successful

9. This apex predator knows to strike when humans are most vulnerable: in the bathroom

A cat sits in a bathtub with just their eyes and ears visible. Reddit

9. This apex predator knows to strike when humans are most vulnerable: in the bathroom

10. A pride of lions waits patiently. Their moth prey will soon tire. Any minute now...

Four cats sit next to each other on a set of stairs. Each cat sits on the stair above the other cat so they are all in a line. All four cats are staring up at a bug on the ceiling. Pixelrabbit_ via Reddit

10. A pride of lions waits patiently. Their moth prey will soon tire. Any minute now...

11. Virtually invisible amongst the dense foliage, the jungle cat lies in wait

A fake potted plant has been knocked over on a wood floor. In between the leaves of the plant sits a black cat. Eliza03 via Reddit

11. Virtually invisible amongst the dense foliage, the jungle cat lies in wait

12. Sometimes, a bit of dramatic flair is necessary to achieve the perfect pounce

A kitten on a window ledge is crouching in a play pose, with their butt in the air and with one front paw extended. pocketmole via Reddit

12. Sometimes, a bit of dramatic flair is necessary to achieve the perfect pounce

13. "Oh lawd, he comin" (run for your life version)

A tiny ginger kitten crouches on a blanket with one front paw raised. Mesquite_Skeet_Skeet via Reddit

13. "Oh lawd, he comin" (run for your life version)

14. You can run, you can hide, but you can't escape the watchful eyes of the Tree Cat

A kitten perches on a branch in a fruit tree, looking down at the camera. Powerful_Agent99 via Reddit

14. You can run, you can hide, but you can't escape the watchful eyes of the Tree Cat

15. An advanced maneuver, the Flat Cat requires patience, strategy, and melting into the floor

A black cat lays on the floor in VVSkullz52 via Imgur

15. An advanced maneuver, the Flat Cat requires patience, strategy, and melting into the floor

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