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Mice and fish i believe...
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Fish are actually not part of a cat's main diet like mice and other small animals are. A weaned kitten's diet will be whatever the mother brings back from them - usually mice, rats, small birds and other animals.
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Are kittens a predator or a prey?
Yes. Kittens hunt and kill bugs, and will also hunt mice while being instructed in that skill by their mother cat. When they are doing that, they are predators. Larger carnivores, such as dogs, hawks, and rats, will hunt and kill kittens. When that is going on, they are prey.
Do all lynx survive after birth?
In a typical litter of a Lynx there will be 3-6 kittens. Most kittens will survive if they are in good health, have constant milk, and are cared for by the mother which raises them alone. As kittens they are highly susceptible as prey by Coyote, Puma, Bear, and birds of prey.
Will chickenhawks kill cats?
Not normally. But it can be possible if the cat is injured or has kittens the bird can prey on.
Do kittens kill?
Moths and Mice if they can catch them. and they certainly try to kill string, toys and imaginary prey.
Why do baby kittens eat small snakes?
Kittens left outside (bad idea) will attack anything that moves or wiggles. It's the prey-attack instincts. Plus, momma is teaching kittens to hunt. However, you're placing your kittens at risk to let them do this. Spiders, insects, and snakes can all bite and cats / kittens can have allergic reactions.
What kinds of cats prey on their young?
Sad to say, but, cats can and will eat their young kittens if they are EXTREMELY malnourished.
How do kittens hunt?
Kittens do not hunt. By around 8-12 weeks if they are still with their mom, the mom teaches them how to hunt. They learn with their siblings to play-hunt and play-fight. However, many kittens never get a chance to chase or kill a live prey because they are housecats.
How does female feral cat feed kittens after 8 weeks and does she regurgitate food she has already eaten?
I am not positive but I think that she either catches prey, or if she's a house cat, she let's her kittens eat kitten or cat food.
Why does this kittens eyes look too big?
kittens and cats have big eyes so that they can spot a prey running really far away. even at night they uses their big eyes.
When do kittens start hunting?
Most outdoor kittens start hunting at 8 weeks of age. The mother stops producing milk and presents the kittens with wounded prey to play with.
What are an ocelots predaters?
Jaguars and Pumas, along with Birds of Prey such as the Harpy Eagle and the Anaconda prey on the smaller Ocelot.Yes, it does have enemies. Its enemies are snakes, eagles, jaguars and lions, who will kill the kittens if they can't get other food. We poach them, so that means that we are predators to them.
Do feral cats specifically moms with kittens come back to a lair they were scared away from?
It is possible. If a mother feels that her kittens are in danger, she will often come back to carry them away, to a new location. Be sure not to touch/handle the kittens, as this may encourage the mother to abandon them, or even kill them, if she doesn't wish for them to fall prey to a predator.
