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Why Street Cats Don’t Form Packs
Cats are one of the most popular pets in the world, with over 600 million living in households and on the streets2. But unlike dogs, who are social animals that form packs and hierarchies, cats are mostly solitary and territorial creatures. Why is that? And how do street cats survive without the support of a group?
Cats belong to the family Felidae, which includes #lions , tigers, leopards, and other wild cats. Most of these cats are solitary predators, who hunt and defend their territories alone. The only exception is the lion, who lives in prides of related females and their offspring, and a few dominant males. Lions form prides because they hunt large prey that requires cooperation, and because they live in open habitats where they need protection from other predators.
Domestic cats, or Felis catus, are descended from the #african #wildcat, a solitary hunter that inhabits arid regions of Africa and Asia. Domestic cats retain many of the traits and behaviors of their wild ancestors, such as marking their territories with scent, urine, and feces, and avoiding direct conflict with other cats. Cats have no biological requirement for companionship like dogs and humans, and they do not form structured packs or dominance hierarchies.
However, domestic cats are also remarkably adaptable, and can adjust their social behavior depending on the environment and the availability of food. In some situations, such as farms, barns, or urban areas, where food sources are abundant and stable, cats can form loose colonies of related females and their kittens, called matrilinear colonies. These colonies are not like prides or packs, but rather a network of individual cats that share a common territory and resources. The relationships among colony members are complex and variable, and depend on factors such as kinship, age, sex, and personality. Some cats may have stronger bonds and affiliations with others, while some may remain more aloof and independent. Colony cats do not have a social survival strategy or a pack mentality, and they still hunt and feed alone.
Street cats, or #feralcats, are domestic cats that live without human assistance or intervention. They may have been born in the wild, or abandoned or lost by their owners. Street cats face many challenges and dangers, such as disease, parasites, predators, traffic, and human cruelty. To survive, some street cats may join or form colonies around reliable food sources, such as dumpsters, restaurants, or feeding stations. These colonies may provide some benefits, such as social grooming, mutual defense, and reduced stress. However, not all street cats are part of colonies, and some may prefer to live alone or in smaller groups. Street cats may also have complex and dynamic relationships with other cats in their neighborhood, ranging from friendly to hostile, depending on the situation and the individual.
Street cats do not form packs because they are not genetically or behaviorally programmed to do so. They are descendants of solitary hunters, who value their independence and territory. They may form colonies or associations with other cats, but only when the conditions are favorable and the resources are plentiful. They do not depend on or cooperate with other cats for survival, but rather rely on their own skills and adaptations. Street cats are not social outcasts, but rather resilient and resourceful animals, who have learned to cope with the challenges and opportunities of urban life.
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