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The screaming of the mice

PoC avatarPosted on January 29, 2021 by Michael BroadJanuary 30, 2021

The screaming of the mice. I can’t forget it. It’s a scream that they make at the moment of their death. It is loud enough to be heard by a person five metres away or more; a clear, piercing sound. … Continue reading →

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Picture of 232 animals injured by cats in 2019 that could not be saved by WildCare Animal Hospital

PoC avatarPosted on September 23, 2020 by Michael BroadSeptember 23, 2020

Here is a photograph by Jak Wonderly of 232 animals that were injured by cats during 2019 and which could not be saved by a non-profit wildlife hospital based in San Raphael, California, USA: WildCare Animal Hospital. The hospital was … Continue reading →

Posted in hunting | Tagged cat catching mice, cat hunting, cat pictures, cat predation, cat prey items, cat preying on birds, domestic cat predation, rodents | Leave a reply

Domestic cats eat 80% of their prey in situ

PoC avatarPosted on September 14, 2020 by Michael BroadSeptember 14, 2020

ANALYSIS: Have you ever wondered if your cat eats prey outside of the home? A study carried out in South Africa indicates that domestic cats allowed outside, hunt and eat about 80% of their prey in situ and don’t bring … Continue reading →

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Why domestic cats still hunt when they aren’t hungry

PoC avatarPosted on August 12, 2020 by Michael BroadAugust 12, 2020

It might be fair to say that some cat owners think that their domestic cat is occasionally mean and nasty because they feed their cat well but they still hunt when allowed outside. They still bring in mice and birds, … Continue reading →

Posted in hunting | Tagged cat behavior, cat behavior explained, cat hunting, domestic cat behavior, feeding cats, feeding feral cats, hunting birds | 1 Reply

Don’t blame cats for destroying wildlife – shaky logic is leading to moral panic

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Are cats really to blame for the worldwide loss of biodiversity? Dzurag/iStock via Getty Images Plus William S. Lynn, Clark University; Arian Wallach, University of Technology Sydney, and Francisco J. Santiago-Ávila, University of Wisconsin-Madison A number of conservationists claim cats … Continue reading →

Posted in hunting | Tagged cat predation, cat prey, cat prey items, cats preying on birds, conservation, domestic cat predation | 1 Reply

Do domestic cats hunt together?

PoC avatarPosted on July 25, 2020 by Michael BroadJuly 25, 2020

No, domestic cats do not hunt together. I think that about answers the question in its entirety because there are no caveats to the statement. I have read many books on domestic and wild cats. I have never seen a … Continue reading →

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Why do domestic cats hunt?

PoC avatarPosted on July 6, 2020 by Michael BroadJuly 6, 2020

The question in the title might, at first instance, look completely normal. Domestic cats hunt in order to feed themselves, surely? But domestic cats don’t need to hunt to eat. In nearly all homes, they are provided with commercial cat … Continue reading →

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Why do domestic cats still hunt?

PoC avatarPosted on June 19, 2020 by Michael BroadJune 19, 2020

Domestic cats still hunt because it is in their DNA to do so. It is a characteristic which is a genetic inheritance. It is hard wired into their brains and personalities. And it has not been removed by humans controlling … Continue reading →

Posted in hunting | Tagged breeding, cat contract, cat evolution, cat genetics, cat history, cat hunting, cat personality, DNA, domestication, genes, human to cat relationship | Leave a reply

Do well fed cats hunt?

PoC avatarPosted on June 11, 2020 by Michael BroadJune 11, 2020

Yes, well fed cats do hunt because it is an inherited, instinctive trait but a domestic cat may not kill prey quite so often nor eat prey as consistently if they are well fed on high quality food. Being well … Continue reading →

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Do domestic cats kill rabbits?

PoC avatarPosted on May 6, 2020 by Michael BroadMay 6, 2020

Yes, domestic cats can and sometimes do kill rabbits. A rabbit falls under the classification of lagomorph (hares, rabbits and pikas). Predation by domestic cats on lagomorphs is more commonplace on the young of the species. The secondary question, therefore, … Continue reading →

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