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A Spotted Cat Took Charge of Four Chicks in the Sunflowers

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The sunflowers are taller than anything else in the garden, their dark centers turned toward the light, and down at ground level a spotted Bengal cat sits with her ears up and her golden eyes locked on something just out of frame. Four yellow chicks scatter around her, one standing tall and proud in the front, the others puffed into round balls in the leaves.

Bengals carry the look of a small wild cat, with that rosetted coat and muscular build, but they are fully domestic and known for being energetic and curious. They often enjoy climbing, puzzle toys, and games of fetch, and a bored Bengal can invent her own entertainment, which is not always welcome. Daily play and plenty of vertical space tend to keep this breed happy. If you share a home with one, ask your vet or a reputable breeder what to expect from their energy level.

Any cat around baby birds is a reminder to supervise, since a cat's instincts do not take the day off. In the picture, though, the mood is as peaceful as a morning can get, with the cat calm and watchful and the chicks happily pecking at the seeds and clover.

There is something nice about how the bright yellow of the chicks matches the sunflower petals behind them, as if the garden planned the color scheme. The Bengal, for her part, looks like a very satisfied gardener inspecting the harvest.

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