Why do cats do the bunny kick?
Cats do the bunny kick as part of the prey killing process which is why they do it a lot in play.
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Do domestic cats prefer mice or birds?
Domestic cats much prefer mice to birds no matter what source of information you refer to (including personal obesrvations by the cat owning public). In order to assess what, at a fundamental level, domestic cats prefer as prey animals you … Continue reading →
Cat runs around at night
People are looking for ideas when they type into a Google search bar ‘cat runs around at night’. They’re really asking what can I do to get some sleep because my cat is too active at night which keeps me … Continue reading →
Criticising the study which says that domestic cats kill more wildlife than other wild predators
It’s currently in the online newspapers (e.g. The Independent), namely that domestic cats kill more prey in a given area than similar-sized wild predators. This is according to research. The researchers agree that most of the predation is carried out … Continue reading →
Culling grey squirrels but loving cats? Is it nuts?
Jason Gilchrist writing in The Converstion.com cannot comprehend why, in Britain, it is illegal to release grey squirrels into the wild while domestic cats are allowed to roam freely. Both cause damage to wildlife, he says, but the damage done … Continue reading →
‘World’s Worst Cat’ Twitter thread is amusing but it highlights a clash of cultures
There is a clash of cultures between felines and humans and it’s been used to generate an amusing Twitter thread started by a guy whose name is Christopher Ingramham. He claimed that his cat was the world’s worst. Christopher has … Continue reading →
Why do cats torture their prey?
I have written on this topic before. I am returning to it because I have another idea. There are different situations which require different explanations. Kittens at play When kittens play with toys they seem to be preparing for an … Continue reading →
New Law: Outdoor Cats Must Wear Brightly Coloured Collars
Perhaps it is time for cat owners/lovers to do something which pleases people who like birds; to stop the war of words and try to ameliorate the situation and the situation is that cat owners are criticised for letting their … Continue reading →
Cat Catches Bat and Brings it Into House Causing Fear and Chaos (video)
This “cat catching a bat video”, which you can see below (no longer available – sorry), is amusing. What’s amusing about it is Nick Millerr’s complete panic about the whole thing although I don’t condone or like his attitude towards … Continue reading →
Cats may not be as much of a threat to wildlife as previously thought – The Washington Post
The Washington Post journalist Tia Ghose picked up on the study which PoC reported on several days ago and has put her own spin on it. I like the spin. It is good to see online newspapers appraising domestic and … Continue reading →