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Cats are naturally aggressive. Discuss. They use these weapons.

Cats are naturally aggressive. Discuss.

PoC avatarPosted on November 29, 2022 by Michael BroadNovember 29, 2022

The title sounds too negative. It almost sounds as if it was written by a cat hater. But no, the words come from the world’s most prolific and best-known veterinarian/author in one of the best books on the domestic cat: … continue reading…

Posted in cat aggression | Tagged african asian wildcat, aggressive cat, cat aggression, defensive cat aggression, evolution, provoked cat aggression, reasons for cat aggression, redirected aggression, transferred aggression | Leave a reply
African wildcat compared with domestic cat

20 facts about the closest relations of the domestic cat

PoC avatarPosted on September 7, 2022 by Michael BroadSeptember 8, 2022

Intro: this page contains some opinions too! Here are 20 facts about the closest relations of the domestic cat. The Near Eastern wildcat aka North African wildcat is the ancestor of the domestic cat. There is one group of small … continue reading…

Posted in Wildcat | Tagged african asian wildcat, cat evolution, Chinese mountain cat, domestic cat, domestic cat history, small wild cat species, wildcats
Which gender of domestic cat is better with kids?

Domestic cats are NOT an invasive species everywhere

PoC avatarPosted on July 15, 2022 by Michael BroadJuly 15, 2022

People ask the question: “Why are domestic cats and invasive species?” And the answer is that in most countries of the world domestic cats did not evolve in those countries but they were brought there by people. It is only … continue reading…

Posted in evolution | Tagged african asian wildcat, cat domestication, cat evolution, evolution, fertile crescent, syria, Wildcat Distribution | Leave a reply
Ancient tabby cat

First pet cats were tamed wildcats not true domestic cats

PoC avatarPosted on July 4, 2022 by Michael BroadJuly 4, 2022

It’s a point worth making. You hear a lot about the first domestic cats coming into being about 10,000 years ago. These are the first N. African wildcats who befriended humans and vice versa; both benefiting in an act of … continue reading…

Posted in cat domestication | Tagged african asian wildcat, cat domestication, cat history, Cats In Ancient Egypt, human to cat relationship, tame, wildcat
Comparing African wildcat and domestic tabby cat appearance

What was the first domesticated cat?

PoC avatarPosted on May 31, 2022 by Michael BroadJuly 4, 2022

The question is asking for information about the world’s very first domestic cat. We don’t have that information. We have a rough idea when the North African wildcat was first domesticated but that is about it. The domestic cat’s skeleton … continue reading…

Posted in first domestic cat | Tagged african asian wildcat, cat history, first domestic cat, human to cat relationship | Leave a reply
Mouse and cat

3 reasons why cats play with their prey, apparently torturing them

PoC avatarPosted on January 17, 2022 by Michael BroadJanuary 17, 2022

There are 3 reasons why domestic cats apparently torture their prey by playing with them. I list and discuss them here. It is a form of feline behaviour which at best irritates their human caregiver and at worst disgusts them. … continue reading…

Posted in playing with prey | Tagged african asian wildcat, cat hunting, cat predation, cat prey, cat prey items, domestic cat predation, feral cat predation | Leave a reply
African wildcat

African and Asian wildcat – complete information

PoC avatarPosted on January 6, 2022 by Michael BroadJanuary 6, 2022

Based on a mitochondrial DNA study the umbrella label of “African wildcat” can be broken down into the Near Eastern wildcat (North African wildcat), the Asian wildcat (Asiatic wildcat), and the Southern African wildcat. We should also include the domestic … continue reading…

Posted in African-Asian wildcat | Tagged african asian wildcat, african wildcat, european african and asian wildcat threats and conservation, small wild cat species, small wild cats, wild cat species | 1 Reply

African-Asian Wildcat

PoC avatarPosted on December 20, 2021 by Michael BroadDecember 20, 2021

Introduction The description “African-Asian wildcat” describes two subspecies of wild cat whose combined distribution is from the southernmost tip of the African continent, through the Middle East and East towards a region north and east of India in a wide … continue reading…

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European wildcat meows

Can European wildcats be domesticated?

PoC avatarPosted on September 13, 2021 by Michael BroadSeptember 13, 2021

The question is a sensible one because all of the world’s half a billion domestic and feral cats originate in a domesticated North African wildcat (Far Eastern wildcat or African-Asian wildcat). It happened about 10,000 years ago. Nowadays there are … continue reading…

Posted in Wildcat | Tagged african asian wildcat, domestication, early domestication of the cat, european wildcat
Picture of a tabby cat using an interactive cat feeder

How often should domestic cats be fed?

PoC avatarPosted on August 9, 2021 by Michael BroadJanuary 14, 2023

This is a difficult and perhaps pointless question to answer. I know that sounds negative but I think it’s a fair point to make. The basic problem is that we can’t use the feeding arrangements of the wildcat ancestor of … continue reading…

Posted in feeding domestic cats | Tagged african asian wildcat, cat feeding behavior, feeding cats | Leave a reply
Chinese Mountain cat

Chinese mountain cat is a subspecies and is not the ancestor of domestic cats in China

PoC avatarPosted on July 22, 2021 by Michael BroadJuly 22, 2021

I am picking up on a study that I have written about before which genetically analysed the Chinese mountain cat to confirm (1) that it is a subspecies of wildcat and not species in its own right and (2) that … continue reading…

Posted in Chinese mountain cat | Tagged african asian wildcat, cat domestication, cat study, cat taxonomy, Chinese Alpine Steppe Cat, Chinese mountain cat, science, study | Leave a reply

Why are domestic cats scared of cucumbers?

PoC avatarPosted on May 12, 2021 by Michael BroadMay 12, 2021

Although this precise question has been asked and answered many times, I will throw my hat into the ring, briefly. There are two reasons why cats are scared of cucumbers, (1) they are hardwired to avoid snakes as they’ve inherited … continue reading…

Posted in fear | Tagged african asian wildcat, cat behavior, cat behavior explained, cat domestication, cat emotions, cat evolution, cat fear, dangers to cats, evolution, fearful, Natural Instincts, snakes | Leave a reply
Photo of a wildcat by Melanie Kahl for the Wildkatzensymposium in der Fachhochschule, Erfurt

Picture of a European wildcat

PoC avatarPosted on January 19, 2021 by Michael BroadJanuary 19, 2021

As this photograph was taken in what appears to be a German zoo, I will presume that it is a European wildcat. It as taken by Melanie Kahl of BUND Bundesverband for the BUND Wildkatzen-Symposium 2016. That is the Bund … continue reading…

Posted in Wildcat | Tagged african asian wildcat, african wildcat, cat domestication, european wildcat, pictures of cats
Small black cat in Kruger NP

Small black cat sighting in central Kruger National Park

PoC avatarPosted on November 13, 2020 by Michael BroadNovember 13, 2020

Artist Peter Hall was on a game drive in the central regions of Kruger National Park in South Africa, reports the EarthTouch News website. A “game drive” is one in which the participants sit in 4×4 vehicles looking out at … continue reading…

Posted in African wildcat | Tagged african asian wildcat, african wildcat, melanism, melanistic cat, melanistic wildcats | Leave a reply
Should cats eat small meals often?

A recent study says that we should feed cats once a day. I disagree.

PoC avatarPosted on September 24, 2020 by Michael BroadSeptember 26, 2020

The Daily Mail reports on a study which says that cats are better off in terms of controlling their hunger when they are fed one meal a day. They should be fed in the morning at breakfast time. It results … continue reading…

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