In a bizarre video shared on social media, a herd of deer gathers around a cat and begins to lick it.
Video shared by ViralHog and shows a black cat lounging in the sunlight outside.
He seemed peaceful, as four large deer approached and began to lick his fur. The deer continued to lick the cat’s fur, and the cat just lay there, seemingly content with the situation.
The strange interaction isn’t the first documented friendship between a cat and a deer. A cat recently celebrated its 11th anniversary friendship with a deer, while another cat became a BFF with a deer through his window. However, in both of those cases, only a deer and a cat have somehow developed a relationship – not a pack of deer!
People speculated why the deer liked to lick the cat’s fur, some guessing they were mothers and others saying they wanted a snack. One also suggested that the cat’s fur is actually a savory treat for deer, as it can contain dandruff, which deer see as natural licking salt.
While we don’t have any specific answers as to why deer want to lick a cat’s fur, or why cats are comfortable with it, we do know that it’s a unique moment and shows a relationship. The amazing system that can develop between different species.
Watch the video below:
