Feline spraying is the equivalent of publishing a poem
Cat spraying is the human equivalent of leaving a calling card or writing a letter to the Times so says the renowned zoologist Dr Desmond Morris.
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The domestic cat is a contradiction
The phrase “the cat is a contradiction” as coined by Dr Desmond Morris refers to the bi-mental state of the domestic cat who switches flexibly and quickly between wild and tame and between independence and dependence.
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Cat Chattering (Vacuum Activity)
Desmond Morris says that cat chattering is an enactment of the special bite that a cat employs to sever the bird’s vertebrae with his canine teeth. It has to be an enactment as he can’t get at the bird outside behind the window.
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Infographic on cats ‘sharpening their claws’ (scratching)
This is an infographic on a form of feline behaviour which is extensively discussed online and extensively carried out by cats! Cat scratching to ‘sharpen their claws’ is the cause of much consternation among a big section of the cat … continue reading…
15 facts on the superstition that horseshoes bring good luck
Yes, once again a post about an animal other than a cat. I hope readers accept this diversion which is necessary from time to time as there are 20,000 pages on cats 😎❓. Sounds mad but it is true. A … continue reading…
Dogs mate with people’s legs. Cats mate with people’s arms. Discuss.
It seems that the domestication of dogs and cats has left them sexually frustrated. There is little outlet for their sexual urges. And for the male cat and dog these urges do exist even after neutering albeit in a reduced … continue reading…
Is it true that male domestic cats kill kittens?
To answer the question, you have to break it down into categories which I’ve done. There’s a difference between the behaviour of the wildcat ancestor which is the same species as the domestic cat and from which we can learn … continue reading…
The earliest ‘classic’ cat book 1727
Dr Desmond Morris, the renowned author of many books on animal and human behaviour including the definitive ‘CATWATCHING’ describes this book as a ‘classic’ cat book. But a bookseller has a different opinion (see below). I have scanned it and … continue reading…
6 reasons for cat food rejection
I can think of 6 reasons for cat food rejection or to put it another way your cat rejects the food you give him, and you believe that he is a finicky eater. And sometimes a pain in the rear … continue reading…
Ikimizi a Rwandan mystery cat
In various countries on the African continent including Uganda, Ethiopia and Kenya, people believe in a mystery spotted cat which is a leopard/lion hybrid. In Rwanda they call this mystery cat ‘Ikimizi’. In Uganda they are called Ntararago and in … continue reading…
Why are tortoiseshell cats nearly always female?
As you might well imagine, the reason why tortoiseshell cats are nearly always female is to do with the genetics and how the genes that dictate the coat colour and pattern are linked to the sex of the cat. Female … continue reading…
123 celebrated ailurophiles (cat lovers)
Here are 123 celebrity ailurophiles. That long word means cat lover as you probably know. Ailurophilia is a derivative and means the love of cats. Many famous people especially authors can be described as genuine ailurophiles. “You haven’t lived until … continue reading…
Abnormal cat breeds
Dr Desmond Morris calls them “abnormal breeds”. I had never heard the term before. He is referring to cat breeds born out of a genetic mutation which only has a minor disadvantage to the cat. These breeds are controversial. Some … continue reading…
Why are gray cats called blue?
Gray cats are called ‘blue’ because the grey coat has a faint blue tint. This is because the grey coated cat is genetically a dilute black coat; the effect of the presence of the dilution gene. This partly explains why … continue reading…
Green cat (3 aspects)
This is about 3 aspects of ‘green cat’: A cat with green fur or partially green fur Another feline mutation? A cat or cat caregiver 😎 that is green (environmentally friendly) Cat with Green Fur On April 1, 2002, Sarah … continue reading…