Sleeping longer preserves calories required maintaining higher body temperature in cold climates.
Conserving Energy
Curling up conserves warmth and avoids achy joints from sprawling on chilly surfaces.
Combating Discomfort
Adapting metabolisms and routines to seasonal shifts means more rest recharging.
Managing Seasonal Change
Dreary short days contribute feline lower energy and melancholy just like some people.
Beating the Winter Blues
With outdoor and playtime appeal diminished by winter, longer catnaps fill time.
Fighting Boredom
Natural hibernation-like rhythms for scarce winter likely factor into increased sleepiness.
Survival Instincts
Indulging sound winter cat sleep needs ultimately supports their health.
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