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5 barriers to domestic cat success

5 barriers to domestic cat success (infographic)

PoC avatarPosted on January 30, 2023 by Michael BroadJanuary 30, 2023

This is a square infographic which illustrates five barriers to domestic cat success. As I state, this is not a criticism of cat domestication. It is realisation that barriers exist. We are two very different species with a lot in … continue reading…

Posted in improving the relationship | Tagged cat as a predator, cat caregiving, cat claws, cat crepuscular activity, cat domestication, cat environment, cat predation, cat teeth, fear of claws, human to cat relationship

UK viscount suggests muzzling your cat when they go outside

PoC avatarPosted on June 3, 2022 by Michael BroadJune 3, 2022

Viscount Monckton, a peer of the realm, sitting in the House of Lords, UK, has suggested that cat owners should muzzle their cats if they are allowed outside as his father suggested years ago. He said: “Muzzling cats will not … continue reading…

Posted in predatory behaviour | Tagged cat as a predator, cat behavior, Cat News, cat predation, outside cats | 2 Replies
Domestic cat predation study in the UK

British study says that pet cats kill 270 million animals a year

PoC avatarPosted on May 30, 2022 by Michael BroadMay 30, 2022

This sort of pet cat study about predation on wildlife in the UK is another example of pressure being placed on domestic cat owners to keep their pets inside 24/7. There is a shift towards this sort of cat ownership. … continue reading…

Posted in predatory behaviour | Tagged cat as a predator, cat ownership, cat predation, cat study, conservation, full time indoor cats | Leave a reply
Black-footed cat great hunter

Fierce black-footed cat – the most successful feline predator

PoC avatarPosted on April 21, 2022 by Michael BroadApril 21, 2022

The Fierce Black-footed cat – is it? Yes, it definitely is. I was casually reading the March/April 2010 edition of the Feline Conservation Federation magazine and happened upon the article of Robert Johnson about tracking the Black-footed cat. Yes, this … continue reading…

Posted in Black-footed cat | Tagged black-footed cat, cat as a predator, cat hunting, small wild cat species, small wild cats, wild cat species
Green light glowing from the reflective layer at the back of cats' eyes

10 reasons why cats can see better at night than humans

PoC avatarPosted on April 14, 2022 by Michael BroadApril 14, 2022

The human is a diurnal species of animal – the human-animal. “Diurnal” means active during the daytime. I am referring to the domestic cat which does not comfortably sit within the diurnal or nocturnal category of animals. They can be … continue reading…

Posted in eyes | Tagged cat anatomy, cat as a predator, cat crepuscular activity, cat evolution, cat eyes, cat eyesight, diurnal, nocturnal
Domestic cat and grasshopper

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
Would a cat attack a rabbit?

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
Rat munches on deli produce at Rome supermarket without interference

Large rat helps itself to food in Rome delicatessen. They need a bodega cat!

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

A large rat which crept into a Rome supermarket and helped itself at the deli counter in front of customers has become a sensation and racked up more than half a million views on the Instagram page where it has … continue reading…

Posted in good cat news | Tagged bodega cat, cat as a predator, Italy, rats, working cats | Leave a reply
Towser the queen of mousers

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

Cat hunts down flying bat trapped inside building and catches it mid-air

PoC avatarPosted on May 9, 2021 by Michael BroadMay 9, 2021

Another example of the amazing domestic cat. While a woman inside the building cowers to get out of the way of the darting and weaving bat as it tries to escape the interior of a building, a ginger tabby chases … continue reading…

Posted in predatory behaviour | Tagged bats, cat as a predator, cat video, domestic cat predation, predators | Leave a reply
Australian feral cat described as 'enormous'

Enormous feral cat in Australia desert is not so big after all

PoC avatarPosted on May 28, 2020 by Michael BroadMay 28, 2020

The online press are fond of clickbait and this story is a good example. All of them are reporting on a picture of an “enormous feral cat” with a lizard in its mouth. The location: Simpson Desert. The lizard is … continue reading…

Posted in feral cats | Tagged australia, australia feral cat, cat as a predator, feral cats | Leave a reply
Cat eating mouse under bed

I can hear the mouse’s final defiant scream before he is killed by my cat

PoC avatarPosted on October 16, 2019 by Michael BroadOctober 16, 2019

The execution nearly always takes place under my bed in the dead of the night. Until that moment I can hear the screams of a mouse at a distance as he vainly tries to fight off and escape my cat’s … continue reading…

Posted in hunting | Tagged cat as a predator, cat hunting, cat predation, domestic cat predation, mouse | Leave a reply
Hiddleston kisses a cat

Domestic Cats Are Small Predators and We Are Large Predators

PoC avatarPosted on September 5, 2018 by Michael BroadSeptember 5, 2018

It is useful to remind ourselves that humans are super-predators and much larger than domestic cats, who we all know are predators themselves. It is unnatural for predators of different species to live together. From the cat’s perspective they are … continue reading…

Posted in ailurophile | Tagged cat affection, cat as a predator, kisses, petting a cat, petting cats, predators preying on cats | 1 Reply
Rat and Cat Friends

Can Cats Get Rid of Rats?

PoC avatarPosted on April 18, 2016 by Michael BroadApril 18, 2016

Can cats get rid of rats? This is a question people ask using Google search. The answer depends on whether you like or dislike cats! That is not entirely true but it’s a factor when discussing this subject. The question … continue reading…

Posted in hunting | Tagged cat as a predator, cat hunting, cat predation, cat prey, cat prey items, cat preying on birds, invasive species, rats, rodents, Toxoplasma gondii

Leopard is Capable of Bearing a Grudge

PoC avatarPosted on January 8, 2015 by Michael BroadJanuary 8, 2015

Leopards are stealthy and hard to spot in the wild. “The perfect predator” is how Johnathan Scott, an expert on the big cats of Africa, describes the leopard. The leopard was so good at hiding that big game hunters were … continue reading…

Posted in leopard, leopard conflict with people, Wild Cat Species | Tagged cat as a predator, cat behavior, leopard, wild cat species | 3 Replies

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