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Black-footed cat

The outstanding hunting success and high energy activities of the black-footed cat

PoC avatarPosted on January 26, 2023 by Michael BroadJanuary 26, 2023

Alex Sliwa is the go-to man on the hunting activities of this highly successful, small wild cat species. We are told that pretty well everything we know about this cat species comes from Alex Sliwa and his detailed observations. I’m … continue reading…

Posted in Black-footed cat | Tagged black-footed cat, cat behavior, cat hunting, cat predation, cat prey | 1 Reply
An ultrasonic cat deterrent recommended by the RSPB

Domestic cats don’t cause bird populations to decline says the RSPB

PoC avatarPosted on June 25, 2022 by Michael BroadJune 25, 2022

The RSPB say that domestic cats do not cause bird populations to decline. A bold statement that requires serious consideration. I remember addressing this issue a dozen years ago when the RSPB said the same thing then. For those who … continue reading…

Posted in predatory behaviour | Tagged bird conservation, birds, cat prey, cat preying on birds, cats preying on birds, hunting birds, ornithologists, RSPB, scientific studies | Leave a reply
Domestic cat attack on a subterranean rat impresses

MUST SEE: Amazing domestic cat attack on subterranean rat

PoC avatarPosted on June 16, 2022 by Michael BroadJune 16, 2022

Who said (me!) that domestic cats are not very good at catching and killing rats? This video fatally undermines the statement but it is about individual cats’ temperaments and this one is full of courage. As you can see, the … continue reading…

Posted in rats | Tagged cat and rat, cat prey, cat prey items, fear of cats, rats, rodents | 4 Replies

Noticeable, brightly coloured, cat collar protects birds from cat predation (47 – 54% reduction)

PoC avatarPosted on June 7, 2022 by Michael BroadJune 7, 2022

There is a product on the market called Birdsbesafe®. They are fluffy cat collars in very bright colours. They are deliberately bright because songbirds see bright colours especially well. You can immediately understand the idea. The cat stalks a bird. … continue reading…

Posted in predatory behaviour | Tagged bird conservation, bird conservationists, birds, cat behavior, cat collars, Cat News, cat prey, cat preying on birds, cat product, cat products, conservation, domestic cat predation, ornithologists | 18 Replies
Man invites his Bengal cat to use his hand as a play toy

10 facts about using hands as play toys for your cat

PoC avatarPosted on April 30, 2022 by Michael BroadApril 30, 2022

Here are 10 pretty obvious facts about using your hands as a play toy for your cat. It is a definite no-no. The man in the video is being silly because he wants to create an interesting video. It’s a … continue reading…

Posted in play | Tagged cat playing, cat prey, cat tease, cat toys, cat video, domestic cat habits, hands, interacting with your cat, tiktok
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
Caracal attacking birds

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
Tome and Jerry

Cat’s urine makes male mice more macho which is attractive to females

PoC avatarPosted on December 30, 2021 by Michael BroadDecember 30, 2021

There are two parts of this page. In the first part I described the results of this study back in 2008. In the second part I have revisited the study and described it again because I wasn’t happy with the … continue reading…

Posted in urine | Tagged cat hunting, cat prey, cat study, cat urine, mouse, science, study | Leave a reply
Mouse in the home

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
Cat with mouse at door locked out as forbidden to bring prey animals in

Stable isotopes in cats’ whiskers tell us that domestic cats who hunt tend to leave prey uneaten

PoC avatarPosted on September 30, 2021 by Michael BroadSeptember 30, 2021

Stable isotopes in hair can reveal dietary protein sources. Scientists from the University of Exeter, UK, trimmed a whisker from each domestic cat participating in their study; once at the start and once at the end of the study. These … continue reading…

Posted in cat food | Tagged cat diet, cat food, cat predation, cat prey, cat prey items, cat study, diet, feline nutrition, science, study | Leave a reply
Cat eats mouse in 60 seconds

Why do domestic cats bring prey animals into their owner’s home?

PoC avatarPosted on July 26, 2021 by Michael BroadJuly 26, 2021

You may know the answer so I won’t go on about this. It’s actually often a reversal of roles depending on the gender of the cat. Normally the human owner of a domestic cat is the surrogate mother, the provider … continue reading…

Posted in mothering | Tagged cat mothering, cat prey, female cat, kittens, male cat, male cat behavior | Leave a reply
Cat sniffs a fly

Can a cat eat maggots and can a cat get maggots from eating flies?

PoC avatarPosted on July 11, 2021 by Michael BroadJuly 11, 2021

The answer to the first part of the question is yes, cats can eat maggots and they sometimes do when grooming and the answer to the second part is no, cats cannot get maggots from eating flies. Can a cat … continue reading…

Posted in cat welfare | Tagged cat health, cat health care, cat prey, cat prey items, cat welfare, insects | Leave a reply
Presenting the back of the hand when greeting a cat

Presenting the back of your hand when greeting a domestic cat

PoC avatarPosted on June 23, 2021 by Michael BroadJune 23, 2021

There are advantages to presenting the back of your hand when greeting a domestic cat, including your own cat. I always do it. This may be because my cat is a former feral cat and is perhaps a little twitchier … continue reading…

Posted in avoiding scratched hands | Tagged cat behavior, cat behavior explained, cat greeting behavior, cat prey, cat scratch, greeting behavior, Natural Instincts | Leave a reply
Sand viper

How a diminutive sand cat killed a sand viper 40 centimetres long

PoC avatarPosted on April 16, 2021 by Michael BroadApril 16, 2021

People ask whether the sand cat can kill snakes and the answer is very positively, yes. They are incredibly adept at doing it and quite ruthless. I’m able to provide you with a description thanks to a researcher, Alain Dragesco-Joffé, … continue reading…

Posted in Sand cat | Tagged cat prey, cat prey items, sand cat, snakes | 1 Reply
Cat observers three pigeons an apt picture for National Bird Day

Cat observes three pigeons in a National Bird Day picture

PoC avatarPosted on January 8, 2021 by Michael BroadJanuary 8, 2021

This picture is three days late because National Bird Day in America takes place on 5th January annually. I think it’s quite an apt picture and it is a good photograph. I also believe that the birds are not pigeons … continue reading…

Posted in predatory behaviour | Tagged birds, cat predation, cat prey, domestic cat predation

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