What affects us affects cats
Although some domestic tabby cats can be accomplished hunters, at their best they will be feeble compared to the black-footed cat which bears a close resemblance to their domesticated cousin. The similarity in appearance is remarkable as illustrated by the picture below. People complain about indoor/outdoor domestic cats killing wildlife. Fair enough. But in …
Sources: Wild Cats of the World by the Sunquists. Specifically:
If you search the Internet for an answer to the question in the title, be prepared to be misled. I will explain what I mean. People expect to find a specific percentage, a definitive answer to the question. You won’t find one. I am convinced of it. I have spent a good 30 minutes …
The hunting success rate of the lion in Africa is very variable and there is no standard but varies from a low of ten to twelve prey per year to a high of forty-seven. As food is shared with the pride their success rate is generally higher than for other cats.
by Michael It is interesting to look at the hunting success of the wild cats. Wild cats are top predators and we associate them with great hunting skills. They are very adept at hunting, catching and killing prey. So how successful are they? The spreadsheet table below provides the answer in respect of a …
