Do cats live in colonies

Answer 1

It is not unheard of for feral or street cats to form a loose group, or a colony. These "colonies" are not like a dog pack, as a group of cats do not have a strict heirachy. There is no head/Alpha pair. A colony is usually a small population of cats, usually adult females, their offspring, and a few males living together in a specific location, usually for shelter and hunting for food.

Groups are usually formed because it gives each individual cat a better chance at survival, and provides extra protection for a expecting or nursing queen and her kittens. Granted, cat colonies are not often found in some countries, but in others, cat colonies are seen as a distruption to local wildlife and general health and safety. Many countries have implemented a "trap-neuter-return" program, where feral cats are caught, given a check-over by a vet, neutered, and vaccinated. The cat is then tagged and released back onto the streets. This method is promoted as a humane alternative to euthanasia for managing and reducing feral cat and dog populations.

Answer 2

Animals that live in colonies are some birds (like penguins). Some insects are bees and ants.