Oh, it’s tempting. That soft furry belly invitingly exposed, calling to you. But then you take a look at those razor-sharp claws and realize there’s only one way to get out with your face intact…
… with an offering of MEELKS!
Confiscated Tiger Cub at San Diego Zoo Safari Park, by USFWS Pacific Southwest Region, public domain
Rescued tiger cub Moka at San Diego Zoo Safari Park, by USFWS Pacific Southwest Region, public domain
Well, is it a first or a second? Make up your mind!
People, via NTMTOM
It just felt like a good idea.
Bored Panda, via Andrew Y.
I’m wise beyond my weeks.
Love Meow, via Andrew Y.
Andrew Y. brings us parrot snack time.
This is the best thing i've seen today!! 😊♥️ pic.twitter.com/18MWke1Gma
— Nature is Phenomenal (@AnimalGeoLife) October 18, 2025
Because it wouldn’t be Caturday without Maru, here’s a long look back at The Round One in his early years, with classic Maru moments and a few you may not have seen before.
For today’s open thread, reader Georgiana Y. shares a big breakthrough moment with her cat Stormy:
Well it only took three years but my Stormy finally snuggled with me of her own accord! Don’t misunderstand, I can pick her up and she never struggles but you can feel she doesn’t really like it. What she does love for some reason is sitting at my feet while I pet her head and scratch the bridge of her nose. It’s the first time that she jumped on my lap by herself to cuddled, I’m a happy cat mama!
