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4 summaries matching “feral cat” in Behavior & Cognition on domestic cat
Research overview: activity rhythms and timing of hunting in cats
OverviewCats are often described as crepuscular, most active at dawn and dusk, and this overview surveys research on how activity and hunting are scheduled in domestic and feral cats. Tracking studies show fl…
Research overview: anti-predator and vigilance behaviour in cats
OverviewEven as predators, cats must avoid being killed, and anti-predator behaviour shapes their activity and space use. This overview surveys research on vigilance, refuge use, and avoidance in domestic and…
Research overview: feral cat colony social structure
OverviewLong-term studies of urban feral cat colonies, including well-known work in Rome, document stable groups built around related females and their offspring, with males ranging more widely and showing lo…
Research overview: mating systems and multiple paternity in cats
OverviewGenetic studies of feral cat colonies have revealed promiscuous mating systems in which a single litter is frequently sired by several males. This overview surveys research using paternity analysis to…