Animal Cats sleep between 12 and 16 hours a day not because they are lazy but because their hunting strategy requires explosive short-burst energy — and a body that can sprint at nearly 50 kilometres per hour needs most of the day to prepare for a few seconds of effort Newsflez July 23, 2026 0 A lounging cat in the afternoon is a sight to behold – seemingly indifferent to the day’s... Read More Read more about Cats sleep between 12 and 16 hours a day not because they are lazy but because their hunting strategy requires explosive short-burst energy — and a body that can sprint at nearly 50 kilometres per hour needs most of the day to prepare for a few seconds of effort