Cats use a variety of strategies to explore and navigate unfamiliar environments. They use their sense of smell to detect potential threats, as well as to identify potential food sources. They also use their eyesight to locate potential hiding spots and to identify potential prey. Additionally, cats use their hearing to detect potential danger, as well as to identify potential prey. Cats also use their whiskers to detect changes in air currents, which can help them to identify potential hiding spots and potential threats. Finally, cats may use their sense of touch to identify potential hiding spots or potential prey.