Despite eons of domestication, today’s house-cat retains its predator instincts, including the most important skill of all: camouflage. For example, can you find the cat cleverly concealed in this scene? Look carefully. Hint: Concentrate in the center of the picture.

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As you venture deep into the caverns in search of treasure you will encounter dangerous monsters: trolls, goblins, insurance salesmen and more. But the cleverest of these is a lethal trap disguised as a treasure chest, known as the meowmic.

Oh, you think you’re alone? You’re never alone. Wherever you go, you are under constant surveillance by members of Feline Locators of Citizens (FLoC), a global network devoted to monitoring your every move.

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I know I’m just a lowly housecat, but deep down I feel like I was meant to be a lion. I can just see myself crouching in the tall grass, leaping at unsuspecting prey, then basking in the sun after the hunt. Basically the stuff I do as a cat, only bigger.

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