Cat goes viral for admiring Christmas tree as viewers spot potential hunting target

A TikTok video showing a cat admiring a Christmas tree has gone viral, garnering over 946,600 views since its December 5 posting. The owner described finding the cat by the tree while everyone else was asleep. Commenters reacted with delight, but one user noticed a potential issue: a bird decoration on the tree that the cat might try to reach. This sparked discussions about the cat's natural hunting instincts. Experts note that cats have an innate drive to hunt, which is why they were domesticated. Suggestions for managing this behavior include providing stimulation and hiding food around the house.