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Cats come running when they hear the can opener because they have learned to associate the sound of the can opener with the reward of canned food.

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Why does my sister trap the cat in the bathroom with her when she goes to the loo and could this pose a physical or mental threat towards my cats health?

Your sister may be bringing the cat into the bathroom for company or security. As long as the bathroom is safe and there are no harmful substances or hazards, it should not pose a physical threat to the cat's health. However, being confined in a small space could potentially cause stress or anxiety in the cat, so it's important to ensure the cat has a choice to leave if it wants to.


The learned behavior of a cat?

Learned behavior is anything that isn't done by instinct. A cat will instictively know how to eat, and how to walk, and will know what it's whiskers are for. However, a cat may have to learn to put up with dogs, and thus a cat that curls up with a dog has a 'learned' behavior.


Nervous as what for a simile?

I was as nervous as a pig and the slaughter


Where did term cat skinner for bulldozer operator come from?

The term "cat skinner" for a bulldozer operator originated from the early days of construction when bulldozers were sometimes referred to as "caterpillar tractors" or just "cats." The operator responsible for controlling the bulldozer was called a "skinner," likely because they had to skillfully maneuver the machine through rough terrain. Over time, the term "cat skinner" became synonymous with bulldozer operators.


Why would someone put a dead black cat on doorstep?

Putting a dead black cat on a doorstep could be a superstitious or threatening gesture meant to bring bad luck or harm to the person living in the residence. It could also be part of a ritual or a form of intimidation or harassment. It is important to take this act seriously and report it to the authorities.

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