Take advantage of this great opportunity to show your solidarity with Israel. Enjoy your winter break in Israel on a subsidized Jewish Learning Exchange. They answer that every animal has a task to perform in the world, and there's something we can learn from them. For example, say our Sages, we can learn modesty from a cat, and honesty and industriousness from an ant.
Cats are basically shy animals and are discreet about taking care of their personal needs.
One was the spider and the other was the wasp. King Saul and his soldiers were searching everywhere. G-d sent a spider to spin a web over the opening of the cave in which David was hiding. On another occasion David entered secretly into King Saul's military camp at night. King Saul's general, Avner, turned over in his sleep and, unknowingly, trapped David with his legs.