Cats might be adjusting their muscles before a big movement

Plenty of people do a few stretches or shake their arms and legs before making a big movement. Now, some think cats might be doing the same thing when they wiggle before they pounce. There's a theory that cats are making tiny movements in their hind legs and feet to ensure everything is firing from their brains to their limbs as it should be, meaning they should be able to make the giant bounce in one easy leap.

Wiggling before pouncing might be a sign they're excited — Source: Seth Casteel

Wiggling before pouncing might be a sign they're excited

What happens when you get excited? There's a good chance you might do a little dance or wiggle as you realize something good is about to come your way. If there's one thing we do know, it's that cats love to hunt. It's why they're so often seen chasing bugs around the house and watching shadows on the wall. The fact they wiggle before they pounce could simply be that cats are excited that they could be about to take something down, and they need to get it out before leaping on their prey.

Why do cats wiggle before they pounce? The jury is still out, but there are plenty of theories about why our bundles of fun do their little dance before going in for the hunt. Whether this pre-pounce ritual makes any difference is unclear, but it's fun to watch, so we can't complain.