A helpless little kitten named Dun Dun struggles to walk across the burning sands of Chifeng, in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region of China, desperate for relief from the relentless heat.

Captured by doting cat owner A Mu at exactly 12:18 pm. on July 1, 2023, the video showcases the astonishing ability of the delicate feline to adapt to the cruel desert environment.

With its tongue lolling out like a tired puppy, the poor kitten looks bewildered and desperate as it instinctively spreads its tiny paws.

This footage was filmed and produced 1 July 2023.

A kitten struggles to walk in the desert amid scorching heat waves. Its tongue is sticking out, resembling that of a puppy, seeking relief from the heat.

This video was taken By A Mu, the cat owner, at 12:18 p.m. on July 1, 2023 in Chifeng, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region of China.

According to some netizen, the ancestors of cats were desert dwellers. In the video, the cat, whose name is Dun Dun, instinctively spreads its paws to increase the surface area, reducing the pressure exerted on the heating sand.