The sounds and motions of small animals seem to trigger an automatic reaction from cats. Cats learn to stalk prey from instinct, but also partly from their mothers.
As a kitten grows older....
...his eyes and body begin to coordinate...
...until at last he is able to reach out and grab his "prey".
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(c)Quinn Osburn
Cat's pupils change their shape when
concentrating on an object they consider their prey. This helps in their
distance perception and makes them extraordinary hunters.
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(c)Quinn Osburn
Cats have a very delicate sense of
touch, making them able to use their paws in a highly sophisticated manner.
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Twilight is the most active time for
many cats. This is due to their nocturnal hunting instincts. If your cat races
around the house in the evening, she is just responding to her natural
inclination to hunt; don't worry-she is not hyper-active!
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