A recent study tentatively concluded that the secretions of the feline anal sacs contain 127 compounds of which 52 are produced by microbes, specifically bacteria. please continue reading
The two pictures on this page show us the satellite-dish ears of the serval, a lanky, medium-sized wild cat species. The pictures show youngsters and the ears are proportionally larger making them very noticeable. “The servals long legs [the longest … please continue reading
Some time ago I proposed that a domestic feline’s Henry’s pocket enhanced the reception of high pitched sounds in the interests of refined hunting skills. Please read the theory by clicking on this link before carrying on with this page. … please continue reading
People ask quite a lot of questions about the domestic cat’s nose by which they mean the nose leather or the tip of the nose. Another similar question is whether a cat’s nose should be wet or dry. These questions … please continue reading
In a previous post, some time ago, I explained why snow leopards have very long tails and this answer is along similar lines. Mel and Fiona Sunquist in their book Wild Cats Of The World describe the leopard’s tail as: … please continue reading
This video is more about the cat’s athleticism rather than hunger. Indeed, we are not sure that the cat was hungry although it is highly likely. What is clear is that this grey tabby is, like all domestic and stray … please continue reading
Research into humans on sensitivity to the planet’s magnetic field supports the theory that cats have this ability and use it as a compass to navigate. Research into human senses indicates to me that it is more likely that domestic … please continue reading
Cats walk on their toes. They are digitigrades as are dogs. Cats ‘directly register’. This means that they place each hind paw almost directly into the print of the corresponding forepaw. This minimises visible tracks and noise apparently. The picture … please continue reading
How much blood do cats have? I am referring to the domestic cat as this must be how the question should be interpreted. The body of a typical cat of around 12 pounds or 5 kilograms contains about 330 ml … please continue reading
It’s just a game. For the cat, the body gears up as if hunting. One of the changes is the irises of the eyes pulls open the pupils to let in more light to see better. That’s the way I … please continue reading
