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Generate Key Takeaways Cats are naturally curious creatures who love exploring and hunting in the great outdoors. But the cats in this video may have gotten more than they bargained for when a mysterious intruder runs through their yard; no one knows what's going on, creating total cat chaos! The intruder is a surprised groundhog who looks like he wasn't expecting anybody to be in the yard he was passing through.
He stops to look at the cats for a minute before hurriedly running through to escape the felines. Arthur, the black cat, looks like he's trying to figure out what the furry intruder is – he's not sure if it's a friend of foe! You know when you're so surprised by something that you kind of just freeze?
I feel like that's what happened to Arthur and friends! They looked like they were completely perplexed and weren't sure how they were supposed to react! Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Commenters got a kick out of the situation, too.
@Efrain Padilla said, "They were like, did you see that weird cat?!" @CutieMapNerd shared, "The groundhog was as big as they were. Not sure who was more spooked LOL!"
@Amaranth added, "The cats found a new play friend, meanwhile, groundhog is running for its LIFE!!" @isekaikoma wondered, "So are we not going to talk about the grey cat doing a double take?" and @Cheese Sangweech added, "I think everybody was confused…" Related: Curious Groundhogs Think English Bulldog Is Their Mom and It’s Too Cute Are Groundhogs Dangerous?
Commenter @Vic Rattlehead shared, "Those cats are lucky they kept their distance." @Lauren also expressed concern, "Groundhogs can be really dangerous for animals. Just be careful!"
Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement I had never heard that groundhogs were dangerous and so of course I had to do a bit of research to find out for sure. Groundhogs pretty much keep to themselves, hunting and foraging for plants, fruits, and vegetables. If they're a danger to anything, it's your garden!
Like most animals, groundhogs can become aggressive if they feel threatened or cornered. The one in this video just went about his business, but in rare cases, they may bite or scratch in self-defense. Rodent Inquirer explains, "In most cases, groundhogs will try to avoid confrontations with cats.
They are typically shy creatures and will retreat to their burrows if they sense danger. However, if a groundhog feels threatened or trapped, it may exhibit defensive behavior, which can include hissing, chattering its teeth, and even lunging or biting." If your cat does get scratched, bitten, or attacked by a groundhog, take them to the vet immediately, as groundhogs can carry rabies.
