Module 5 and 6

Question 1

feline social structure vs dogs

Answer 1

• solitary hunters and independent
• more difficult to interpret signals than dogs due to independence
• cat works on on doesn’t have differential behaviours like dogs, don’t need to learn to avoid conflict
• often avoid other cats
• form strong bonds with places and develop territory

Question 2

range and territory importance

Answer 2

cats must have territory of own, strong bonds with places and territory, same territory can be occurpied at different times, territory is 3 dimesnioanl with one cat on each level. scent marking, scratching, defecating, rubbing. cats behaviour changes depending on territory

being a solitary hunger range establishment occurs

Question 3

communal nesting includes

Answer 3

one male atleast

Question 4

weaning for kittens is at _____

Answer 4

8 weeks

Question 5

social grouping for kittens is by_______months

Answer 5

6

Question 6

kittens inherit friendly behaviour from __________

Answer 6

tomcat

Question 7

isolation at birth of kittens leads to _______

Answer 7

aggresion

Question 8

movement of cats

Answer 8

speed and felxability, tail balances, change direction due to flexible spine, land on feet , very little verticle motion when walking, remain steady and close to ground, claws are sheathed and exposed when extended, tactile sensation by whiskers - spacial orientation in dark, also help with spaical orientation of prey in. mouth

Question 9

play vs hunting behaviour

Answer 9

stalking cat, pouncing, cats play with prey to avoid being bitten and tire out opponent, play and hunting keeps mental stimulation

Question 10

range

Answer 10

area over which a cat will roam

Question 11

territory

Answer 11

smaller area claimed by cat and will provide defence against intruders

Question 12

dogs have high ___________ behaviour while cats dont

Answer 12

appeasement