Why are cats afraid of cucumbers?

If you have a cat you may have seen this strange but hilarious reaction. House cats seem to have an irrational fear of the ever-threatening cucumber. When this common vegetable is placed next to a cat or they discover it by happenstance, they’ll often leap in the air in startlement.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.