Guthrie and Horton give two answers. The first, in the preface to Cats in a Puzzle Box, states that they attempted to answer one principal question: "that question is: does the behavior of the cat in learning to escape from a puzzle box conform to the general principle of association by contiguity." The second, on p. 1 of Cats in a Puzzle Box, they state that "the problem of the study is this: Does the behavior of the cat in the puzzle box go at any point contrary to or in violation of the principle of association." (Italics in original.)
The study of cats is called felinology or feline behavior. It involves researching and understanding the behavior, biology, and health of domestic and wild cats.
Puzzle 48, Cats and Mice, Curious Village. Answer = 5 cats can catch 100 Mice in 100 minutes.
Some cats exhibit the behavior of biting other cats' necks while grooming as a natural instinct that mimics the behavior of their wild ancestors. This behavior is a way for cats to establish dominance, show affection, or communicate with other cats.
Eye color has not been linked to behavior in cats. Cats with yellow eyes do not display any particular behavior traits.
Puzzle No 51: Flipped Cats (US) or Crazy Cats (UK), Location: Village Shop Answer = Photo (B) is identical to the black and White photo. Please See the related link below for a walkthrough of puzzle 51.
Thorndike used a puzzle box to study the behavioral responses of cats. When the cats learned which pedal to push to get the food, he called this the law of effect. It is a form of trial-and-error learning.
Yes, cats hunt bugs as part of their natural behavior.
Cats does have furry bad behaviours.
Yes, cats hunt bunnies as part of their natural behavior.
The best answer I could find was Mammalology, which is the study of mammals. and a Zoologist, which is someone who studies animals. Neither is specific to the study of the wild big cats, but both include them. Any help would be appericated.
Puzzle No 20: Counting Cats (US) & Kitty Cat Count (UK) Professor Layton and the Spectre's Last Call. Answer = Hidden in the painting are 8 cats.
Cats sideways run as a playful behavior, often seen in kittens and younger cats. This behavior is known as the "sideways dance" or "zoomies." It is believed to be a way for cats to release pent-up energy, practice hunting skills, or simply have fun.