Looking at you intently with a long, unblinking stare is one of the ways cats show their affection to you. Some cats may even take this a step further and give you the slow blink.

Four cats are transfixed by a virtual bug on a phone screen in Malang, East Java, Indonesia. The cats use their paws to try and catch the bug and even lift up the phone to catch the critter.

For indoor cats, this hunting practice continues with toys, laser dots, or small household pests like flies, moths, and ants. Bugs move in ways that attract a cat’s attention.

Look at your feline friend's mannerisms to figure out why your cat stares at you Alison Gerken, DVM, a veterinarian with the San Francisco SPCA Behavior Specialty Clinic, explains that although ...

The video of the cat looking at an insect but failing to catch it was posted on Reddit. A cat video has turned into a source of laughter for many on Reddit.

For instance, Dr. Bales explains that if a cat is staring at you in a hunting position and with tense muscles, then this may mean it is about to attack you. "This can be dangerous," warns Dr. Bales.

At first, it looks like the cat is going to jump from the top of the fridge to catch the bug. However, the kitty pauses and keeps staring ahead as if deciding on the perfect route to get to its prey.