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A Tuxedo Cat Naps on the Rug With Ducklings Snuggled All Around

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A patterned rug in a farmhouse entryway is the setting for a deep, deep nap. A tuxedo cat has curled into a big black-and-white circle with his nose tucked in, and ducklings are snuggled against every side of him. A few are lying close to his white belly, two sit by his back and others stand at the edge of the circle. Beyond the rug there's a bare wooden floor and a doormat by the open door, with a little daylight spilling in.

A curled-up sleeping cat has a purpose. Tucking in the nose and paws helps a cat hold on to body heat and protects the soft parts of its body. A cat that has settled on a rug or blanket is usually feeling relaxed and secure. Cats in the tuxedo coat pattern often have a lot of personality, and many people describe them as playful and sociable. Ducklings, on the other hand, cannot stay warm on their own for long, which is why a proper brooder is important. Letting cats and baby birds sleep close together is not safe in real life without a person watching.

The mood of this scene is total trust. Everything about the cat's pose says that this is a safe place, and the ducklings seem to agree. It is the sort of nap that makes everyone around it feel sleepy.

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