Predatory Behaviour in Domestic Cat Mothers

Volume: 74, Issue: 1-2, Pages: 128 - 147
Published: Jan 1, 1980
Abstract
This study documents quantitatively the change in predatory behaviour of domestic cat mothers as their kittens develop. Predatory behaviour in mother cats was found to decline as that of their offspring increased. Before kittens were 8 weeks old, mothers were more likely to interact with prey if their kittens had not been on the prey for a time; they led in interactions with prey. Kittens were found to show increased rates of predatory behaviour...
Paper Details
Title
Predatory Behaviour in Domestic Cat Mothers
Published Date
Jan 1, 1980
Journal
Volume
74
Issue
1-2
Pages
128 - 147
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