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Just 23 great photos of cats standing on two legs

They may look innocent, but they're all mischievous.
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Samantha Scelzo
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It's always just a bit weird when animals that are not meant to stand on two legs decide that today is the day they'll test out their height. And somehow with cats, it's always looks a little stranger.

We've found a mix of creepy and cute kittens testing their balance on their little back paws and getting into trouble. Some look innocent, but all are mischievous.

Pro tip: never trust a cat on two legs, no matter how adorable they look -- they're always up to no good.

1. Just doing some gardening.

2. "I stood up because I mustache you a question."

3. Looking for that midnight snack.

4. Did you know that cats love dancing to accordion music?

5. Kitty in motion.

6. A pair of pals checkin' out all the cool stuff that's going on outside. Or maybe they're plotting their escape...

7. Found a new toy.

8. "Do I have to do everything in this house?"

9. "Excuse me, hooman, I need your attention!"

10. Waiting for some visitors.

11. "Wow, I'm almost as tall as you."

12. Strike a pose.

13. Small but standing tall.

14. The best guard kitty.

15. Some mischievous kitties helping each other commit the perfect crime.

16. "Someday my prince will come..."

17. Showing off some new moves in the sunlight.

18. "Don't tease me, hooman. I am tall now."

19. This one has seen some serious shit.

20. Yikes, so has this guy.

21. Hungry, hungry kitten.

22. "Take my picture. I'm cute."

23. Being the best big sibling ever.

It's not natural, but it sure is cute.

Topics Animals

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Samantha Scelzo

Samantha was a Watercooler Web Culture & Lifestyle intern at Mashable. Follow her on Twitter @samiscelz.

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