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Newsweek
18-06-2025
- General
- Newsweek
Cat Meows at the Top of His Lungs To Wake Up Woman—but It's the Wrong Window
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. An insistent tabby cat has left internet users in stitches after getting caught repeatedly waking up a woman by yelling outside her window, despite not being her pet. A viral TikTok video, shared in May under the username @ shows the feline standing upright outside the woman's bedroom window, meowing at full volume as if demanding that she pays attention. "This cat woke me up meowing at my window at the top of their lungs," the poster wrote in the clip. "Pretty sure you're on the wrong side of the fence there buddy," the caption continues. Meowing is normal behavior for healthy cats, says a Catster article medically reviewed by Dr. Lorna Whittemore, adding that the exact sound they make, the reason for their vocalizations, and their frequency can vary. Meowing starts out as a form of communication for kittens, which they will only use to communicate with humans when they are adults. There can be many reasons behind it. Cats may try to signal that they are hungry, or they want to play, or that they are feeling stressed, anxious, or even fearful. If your cat has started meowing all of a sudden, there could be medical issues behind this new behavior. Pain, hyperthyroidism, high blood pressure and cognitive dysfunction syndrome are all possible reasons behind unusual meowing. To stop your cat from meowing excessively, Pango Vet says you should feed your feline on schedule; this makes them less likely to meow as a way to demand food. You should also provide plenty of enrichment, including interactive toys, so they don't come crying for attention when you are tired. And make sure they have a quiet place to rest so they don't get too stressed out by the noises around them. The poster explained later in the comments that this wasn't the first time the cat had shown up unannounced, adding that the pet actually belonged to their neighbors, who were able to recall them shortly after. "While I don't agree with letting pet cats outside because of how dangerous it can be, this is my neighbors cat so I don't need to call what's on the tags. They are not injured, just very loud and talkative. The expressions they're showing are curious, not distressed or in pain," she said. Stock image: A tabby cat hangs out on someone's porch. Stock image: A tabby cat hangs out on someone's porch. getty images The video quickly went viral on social media and has so far received over 861,000 views and more than 201,500 likes on the platform. One user, Smeah, commented: "Girl I think that's a meerkat." Oy_zyp posted: "Let her in right now." Yssa added: "She was like 'Do you have a cat I can play with?" Newsweek reached out to @ for comment via TikTok comments. We could not verify the details of the case. Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@ with some details about your best friend, and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
Newsweek
07-05-2025
- General
- Newsweek
Hysterics Over What Owner Always Finds Orange Cat Doing to the Neighbors
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A montage video of a cat performing his "nosy" neighborly duties left Instagram users cracking up. As naturally curious animals, cats enjoy knowing everything that is happening within their surroundings. This curiosity stems from felines' long history of being hunters, an article from PangoVet stated. To be successful in the wild, cats needed to be constantly on the lookout for predators and prey, relying on their senses to pick up clues about their environment, which has carried over to the life of a house cat now. Owners might see them inspecting the grocery bags as soon as you walk inside, or perhaps your cats constantly look out the window into the neighborhood. But one orange cat took it a step further by actively looking into the neighbor's yard daily. The owner shared in an April 27 Instagram video under the account @ a montage of all the times Pumpkin dedicates his time to his favorite hobby: sneaking a peek at the neighbor's yard. Pumpkin uses two methods to perform his neighborhood watch. To get an aerial view, he'll hang from the top of the fence with his front paws clinging for life. Other times, he'll stay on the ground and use peepholes or slits in the fence boards to look into the neighbor's yard. Pumpkin's sole focus is on one neighbor—a cat. The owner told Newsweek via Instagram that Pumpkin is "obsessed" with the neighbor's cat. He'll spend all day watching her every move. But unfortunately, the fascination is not mutual. "She hates him," the owner said. "But she doesn't like other cats." Screenshots from an April 27 Instagram video of an orange cat being a "nosy neighbor" by peering over the fence into the other yard. Screenshots from an April 27 Instagram video of an orange cat being a "nosy neighbor" by peering over the fence into the other yard. @ Despite not being admired by the neighbor's cat, Pumpkin doesn't stop trying to win her over. He still goes outside to keep tabs on her. The caption reads: "Forever spying." As of Wednesday, the Instagram video amassed over 3 million views, and people couldn't get over Pumpkin's dedication. Many defended his stalking habits. "God forbid he surveys his territory," commented one viewer. Another added: "He takes his job seriously. I can't get over him hanging on the fence!" A third person demanded: "Now drill 500 peepholes in the fence." The owner responded: "...The fence panel with his favourite spying spot broke, so the neighbours replaced the panel. I'm going to have to definitely make some holes for him to continue his obsession with their cat." Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@ with some details about your best friend, and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
Yahoo
29-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Invasive Argentine tegu has established itself in a new Florida county. What to know
Burmese pythons. Lionfish. Iguanas. Tegu lizards. Say what? Argentine black and white tegus aren't the most recent invasive species in Florida, and they won't be the last, unfortunately. What they are doing are making themselves at home in Florida. And not just in South Florida. More than 1,500 have been captured or seen in St. Lucie County and even states beyond Florida's border are seeing them. What is a tegu lizard and what can or should you do if you spot one? The Argentine black and white tegu is large lizard that can grow to nearly 5 feet long and weigh 10 pounds, according to University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. Unlike green iguanas, another Florida invasive species, tegus rarely climb more than a few feet off the ground, but are strong swimmers. "In west-central Florida they inhabit dry uplands with sandy soils, including natural, urbanized, and agricultural areas. In southern Florida, they occur in densely vegetated areas along canals and roadsides." There are several types of tegus, although the Argentine black and white is the most popular as pets, according to PangoVet. The Argentine black and white tegu has mottled black and white skin. The colors are often arranged into a banding pattern across the back and tail. Hatchlings display similar markings, but typically have bright green heads. The green fades after they reach about one month of age. There are "reproducing populations" of Argentine black and white tegus established in Hillsborough, Miami-Dade and Charlotte counties, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Service. The newest established population was recently discovered in St. Lucie County after several confirmed reports were received through the FWC's Exotic Species Hotline. Argentine black and white tegus have also been reported in other Florida counties, although these are most likely isolated occasions of escaped or released pets, the agency said. ➤ Map: Reports of tegus in Florida Tegus pose a threat not only to Florida, but other states in the Southeast, including Georgia and South Carolina, according to the USFWS Southeast Region. "Although not considered aggressive toward people, tegus will defend themselves if threatened," according to the Georgia Fish and Wildlife Service. "They can react fast and lash with their tails. They have sharp teeth and claws and strong jaws." Bites can cause serious injuries if you don't take proper precautions, according to WebMD. From late fall and through the winter months, tegus head into burrows for a hibernation-type period known as brumation to avoid freezing temperatures. "As a result, they have the potential to expand their range across much of the Southeast. An established population already exists in southeast Georgia," according to the University of Florida. In South Florida, they typically begin to emerge from their burrows in February, according to the Fish and Wildlife Service. "Tegu breeding in Florida begins in early spring. Female tegus reach reproductive maturity after their second year of brumation or when they are about 12 inches long from the tip of the nose to the base of the tail," the Fish and Wildlife Service said. Nests of dried vegetation are often found at the base of trees, in clumps of tall grass or in burrows. "They lay an average of 35 eggs per year. Eggs incubate for approximately 60 days." Tegus may live up to 20 years, and adults have few predators. Tegus are omnivorous, eating fruits, eggs, insects and small animals including reptiles and rodents. The Fish and Wildlife Service said tegus not only eat alligator eggs, but also disturb the nests of American crocodiles in Florida. They also consume the threatened gopher tortoise, eating eggs and hatchlings. Tegus are listed as a prohibited species in Florida and may not be possessed without a permit from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. "Through the FWC's Exotic Pet Amnesty Program, pet owners who are either unable to care for their exotic pets, such as tegus, or who no longer wish to keep them can surrender them with no questions asked and without penalties regardless of whether those pets are kept legally or illegally." Tegus are not protected in Florida except by anti-cruelty law and can be humanely killed on private property as long as you have the landowner's permission. They also can be captured and humanely killed all year, without a permit or hunting license, on 32 commission-managed lands in South Florida, the Fish and Wildlife Service said. The agency said it is "prioritizing control and removal of emerging tegu populations in new areas, including the Charlotte County and St. Lucie County populations." Take a picture, take note of the location, and report the information to the Fish and Wildlife Service's Exotic Species Hotline, 888-483-4681 or 1-888-Ive-Got1. You can also report online at or using the IveGot1 mobile app, available on the AppStore and Google Play. This article originally appeared on Sarasota Herald-Tribune: Tegu is not an iguana, now in 4 Florida counties. Can you kill it?
