Sneaky kitty elevated to 'hacker' after figuring out how to dispense snacks

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Move over, keyboard warriors—there’s a new “hacker” in town, and it has whiskers and a taste for kibble. A viral TikTok video showcasing a cat’s impressive ability to operate an automatic food dispenser has left viewers both entertained and a little impressed by its technical prowess.

 

The clip, posted by @therealdres, features two tuxedo cats lounging near a fancy automatic feeder. One of the masterminds skillfully navigates the dispenser’s controls, prompting beeps and eventually the triumphant announcement, “It’s meal time!” Food dispenses with a satisfying clatter, and the clever cat enjoys its reward while its accomplice looks on, perhaps plotting its own food heist.

 

 

It turns out this isn’t just a lucky paw swipe. Cats are surprisingly brainy creatures. Packing 250 million neurons in their cerebral cortex, they’re capable of complex problem-solving and even rational decision-making. Research even suggests a link between paw preference and their ability to crack puzzles. Studies show that cats who favor one paw over the other are more successful at tasks requiring them to open lids for food rewards.

 

So, the next time your kitty eyes your tech gadgets, be warned. Those fluffy paws might be more dexterous than you think!

 

• https://www.newsweek.com/smart-cat-hacks-food-dispenser-viral-tiktok-1879668

 

 

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