It shows components of playing with prey (chase behavior) and social agonistic behavior like in the other video (O'Malley demonstrate offensive behaviour against the otehr cat). Look at the bodypostures. Play is play when both have fun, the roles change,...
I would not call this play. If you watch the body language the cat is overstimulated and fails to use good restraint with the kitten. The kitten is not comfortable at all.
It shows components of playing with prey (chase behavior) and social agonistic behavior like in the other video (O'Malley demonstrate offensive behaviour against the otehr cat). Look at the bodypostures. Play is play when both have fun, the roles change,...
Katja
(sorry for my english;-))
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TheraFelis 4 months ago
I would not call this play. If you watch the body language the cat is overstimulated and fails to use good restraint with the kitten. The kitten is not comfortable at all.
arkabc 1 year ago