Nosy Siamese Turns Into Meerkat To Spy on the Neighbors originally appeared on Parade Pets.
We’ve all been startled by things that go bump in the night. Once the initial shock wears off, it’s pretty normal to scan the room in an attempt to see what happened. But one adorable cat takes it a bit further, almost as if he’s been startled by a predator in something right out of a National Geographic documentary.
In a hilarious TikTok clip, Astro the Siamese cat looks like a meerkat scanning the African plains for lions. Take a look and see how proud and inquisitive this kitty is.
Why Do Meerkats Stand?
Meerkats, of course, stand on their hind legs primarily to get a better view of their surroundings, helping them spot predators. This “tripod stance,” using their tail for support, allows them to scan for danger from a higher vantage point, which is crucial for their survival. And for the record, meerkats are not part of the cat family. They are part of the mongoose tribe.
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Now, from what I’ve seen on Astro’s TikTok page @kitterrss, which he shares with his sibling Prada, the only real danger he faces is from Prada! Check out this adorable clip of the two of them playing together! It’s so cute!
I think what probably startled Astro was the remote control falling on the floor. This little sweetheart appears to spend a lot of time on the living room furniture watching his favorite TV show, Love Island. Maybe things got a little too hot and heavy, and the remote dropped as Astro and his pet parents gasped at a particularly shocking episode.
Actually, he’s probably just spying on his next-door neighbors! He looks so mysterious with those striking eyes!
Regardless of why Astro stands on his hind legs, if I lived with him, I’d be dancing with this little guy all day!
In fact, Siamese cats are known for being social, agile, and intelligent, so there’s no question I’d be able to teach this kitty to tango in no time!
Siamese cats are pretty vocal, so if Astro, for some reason, was not interested in participating in my dance party, I’m sure he’d let me know!
Anyway, Astro’s little meerkat trick is adorable, and we hope he spies something entertaining!
Nosy Siamese Turns Into Meerkat To Spy on the Neighbors first appeared on Parade Pets on Aug 16, 2025
This story was originally reported by Parade Pets on Aug 16, 2025, where it first appeared.