
| Traditional Practice The heavy scratch marks on this fallen tree indicate that this ocelot and many Details...
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| Family Communication All of the domestic cat’s wild kin use similar methods of communication Details...
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| Show of Weapons Subtle body language usually averts conflict, but sometimes it is not enough Details...
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| Marking the Territory This Siamese scratches a tree in the heart of its territory to leave a high and Details...
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| Universal Submission All mammals try to "shrink" when indicating submission Details...
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| Touch-Sensitive While a cat announces its presence by leaving scent markers, its ability to Details...
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| Scent Marking
Feces also serve as a territorial marker through their powerful scent, an Details...
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| Feline Graffiti Cats leave visual markers on their territory to communicate either their Details...
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| Body Language Vocalizing conveys information over distance, while body language Details...
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| Assertiveness It is easy to interpret shows of confidence or aggression Details...
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| Vocal Request Cats' questions and commands all include vowels Details...
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| Communicating Contentment
Movements are relaxed when a cat is content and secure. Details...
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Body Language Vocalizing conveys information over distance, while body language Details...
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| Murmurs Include Purring Murmurs include purring and the soft, happy chirp of greeting. The source of Details...
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| Cats communicate with other cats
Cats communicate subtly and successfully with other cats, but less so with us. Details...
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| Our Cats Greet Us Our cats greet us, demand food, complain, and protest vocally, and with Details...
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