Cats prefer to lie in the sun because their fur is covered in microscopic plant matter, which allows the animal gain energy through photosynthesis.

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    25 days ago

    Heat is energy though and being small creatures they are more subject to energy loss, or gain depending on the environment - so on days lower than their body temp they are making energy gains when laying in the sun.