Like do cats know that humans are bigger and therefore they don’t try, or do they actually like us?

And does a human yawning look like a tiger opening their mouth, or do they know that the human won’t eat them?

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(sorry if this question was weird 😅)

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    I don’t remember where I heard it, but basically dogs do understand that they and their humans are different species, but think you’re their leader/master because you provide food and shelter.

    But cats are different - they do not understand that they are a different species to their human - they basically think that you are a big strange bald cat. That’s why they don’t fear you (because cats mostly don’t eat other cats) and that’s why they sometimes bring mice or some kind of food to you: they think you fucked up on a hunt or something, so they bring you “food” so you do not die.

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      Dog : Oh merciful Lord, please share your food with me.

      Cat : i know you’re not a good hunter so here’s some food I found for us buddy, hope you like it.