5. Domestic and wild cats will target small
mammals.
In general, they use two hunting
strategies, either stalking actively, or
waiting in ambush until an animal comes
close enough to be captured.
6. Chattering teeth – Have you ever seen a cat
watching a bird through a window? It’s body
tenses up, the bird is fixed with a constant stare
and then quite strangely the kitty begins to
chatter its teeth and emit a strange rattling
noise.
Head swaying - Cats will often sway their head
from side to side very quickly just before they
pounce on their prey. This is important so that
when they do pounce that they do not miss their
target.
7. Wild cats:
Wild cats are solitary.
Domestic cats:
Domestic cats live in colonies.
8. Cats only mate when the queen (female cat) is
receptive or in heat and demands the attention of a tom
(male cat).
Once the cats get together, the mating process only
about half of a minute to about 4 minutes.
First the male bites the female's neck, mounts her and
positions himself on top of her. He then thrusts his
pelvis into her and finally penetrates her, which
usually only lasts about 4 seconds.
9. How do cats protect and defend their young ?
They will keep them in places which is
uncovered.