A domestic tabby cat is captured in a close-up, mid-grooming, within Yangi-Khayat, Uzbekistan

A domestic tabby cat is captured in a close-up, mid-grooming, within Yangi-Khayat, Uzbekistan. The animal, exhibiting brown, gray, and black striped fur, is lying with its front right paw raised to its mouth. Pinkish paw pads are visible on the raised paw, which is being licked by the cat's extended tongue. Prominent white whiskers emanate from the muzzle area. The cat is situated on a multi-colored textile, patterned with hues of red, blue, and cream, with a dark blue fabric visible in the upper background.