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American ornithologists exaggerate the number of birds killed by domestic cats in the USA

PoC avatarPosted on May 25, 2022 by Michael BroadMay 25, 2022

On their website, the American Bird Conservancy state that domestic cats that are allowed outside in the USA “kill approximately 2.4 billion birds every year. Although this number may seem unbelievable, it represents the combined impact of tens of millions … Continue reading →

Posted in predatory behaviour | Tagged cat preying on birds, cat study, hunting birds, ornithologists, science | Leave a reply

Cat eats a bird – plucking before feeding

PoC avatarPosted on January 1, 2022 by Michael BroadJanuary 1, 2022

When a cat eats a bird, it will sometimes pluck the bird’s feathers beforehand. That, though, is a simplistic statement because it seems that it is more complicated than that. The same or very similar methods are employed by both … Continue reading →

Posted in predatory behaviour | Tagged birds, caracal, cat behavior, cat behavior explained, cat hunting, cat predation, cat prey, cat prey items, domestic cat predation | 6 Replies

44 percent of domestic cats hunt wildlife

PoC avatarPosted on October 31, 2021 by Michael BroadOctober 31, 2021

Based on a scientific study carried out in America over the period November 2010-October 2011, it was found that 44% of domestic cats allowed outside (free-roaming cats) hunted wildlife. Of course, this is one study about domestic cats in a … Continue reading →

Posted in predatory behaviour | Tagged cat as a predator, cat behavior, domestic cat predation, predatory behavior | Leave a reply

What should I do if my cat brings me a mouse?

PoC avatarPosted on October 12, 2021 by Michael BroadOctober 12, 2021

The answer to the question in the title is that you should praise your cat for her maternal generosity. You should then take the mouse from her while stroking her and complimenting her. You should then quietly dispose of the … Continue reading →

Posted in predatory behaviour | Tagged cat mothering, cat prey, cat prey items, human to cat relationship, mother-kitten relationship, mouse | Leave a reply

Can domestic cats kill rabbits?

PoC avatarPosted on September 1, 2021 by Michael BroadSeptember 1, 2021

Most cat studies show that small mammals, mainly rodents, rabbits or hares are the dominant prey of domestic cats. That conclusion comes from a study conducted in 1988 by BM Fitzgerald called “The diet of domestic cats and the impact … Continue reading →

Posted in predatory behaviour | Tagged cat as a predator, cat behavior, cat hunting, cat predation

Removing blood from a mouse my cat ate on my bedspread

PoC avatarPosted on June 18, 2021 by Michael BroadJune 18, 2021

Conclusion: if you have a blood stain on your bedspread because your cat ate a mouse on it as my cat did a couple of nights ago the best way to remove the stain is to use an ice cube … Continue reading →

Posted in predatory behaviour | Tagged cat predation, good cat caretaking, mouse, predatory behavior, responsible cat ownership | Leave a reply

Woman in Australia holds up her cat to kill a Huntsman spider

PoC avatarPosted on June 11, 2021 by Michael BroadJune 11, 2021

Huntsman spiders are common in Australia. They are very large and able to inflict a painful bite resulting in local swelling. Their bites can cause headaches, nausea, vomiting and an irregular pulse. The Huntsman spider is notorious for taking up … Continue reading →

Posted in predatory behaviour | Tagged australia, cat predation, cat prey items, cat video, insects, spiders | Leave a reply

Towser, holds the record for the champion mouser of all time

PoC avatarPosted on May 28, 2021 by Michael BroadMay 28, 2021

It’s nice to recognise the useful hunting skills of the domestic cat and Towser (1963-1987) holds the record for the champion mouser of all time. She was a tortoiseshell cat owned by Glenturret Distillery, near Crieff, Tayside, Scotland. She is … Continue reading →

Posted in predatory behaviour | Tagged cat as a predator, cat behavior, cat history, cat hunting, domestic cat predation, guinness world records, mouse, Mouser Cat, predators, working cats | Leave a reply

A mouse’s scrubbed and cleaned gallbladder after my cat ate the animal

PoC avatarPosted on May 18, 2021 by Michael BroadMay 18, 2021

Because of eons of gradually refining evolution, the domestic cat is at the pinnacle of her predatory skills. She is one of the world’s finest predators, top of their food chain, highly efficient and devastating. Domestic cats vary in their … Continue reading →

Posted in predatory behaviour | Tagged cat behavior, cat catching mice, cat food, cat hunting, cat predation, cat prey items, domestic cat predation, mouse, raw cat food | Leave a reply

Do domestic cats attack chickens?

PoC avatarPosted on May 16, 2021 by Michael BroadMay 16, 2021

You could also ask whether feral cats attack chickens. The answer has got to be that sometimes they do but it is rare judging by my research and using common sense. People say that hens are too large for a … Continue reading →

Posted in predatory behaviour | Tagged cat hunting, cat predation, cat prey items, domestic cat predation, farm livestock, feral cat predation, predatory behavior | Leave a reply

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