Over the years, cats have earned the reputation of being aloof, but in reality, they can be as protective of their human companions as dogs. And a video posted online is a perfect example of this. It shows how a cute 'bodyguard' cat protects a toddler. The video that has garnered millions of eyeballs might prompt you to watch it over and over again.

The now-viral video was posted on Twitter by a user who goes by the handle @Gabriele_Corno. "The Bodyguard," read the caption of the video shared on Twitter. The video shows a cat protecting a toddler who tries to climb over the balcony railing by smacking his hand off the bar.
Watch the viral video below:
The video was posted on October 2 and has garnered five lakh likes. It has also received a lot of comments.
{{/usCountry}}The video was posted on October 2 and has garnered five lakh likes. It has also received a lot of comments.
{{/usCountry}}"Like mother she care," posted an individual. "I see why ancient Egyptians worshiped cats..." remarked another. "Amazing babysitter," commented a third with a heart emoticon. "That is remarkable. Animals are so much intelligent than we think and they are fully aware of how vulnerable small children are," wrote a fourth.