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Felinology (CATS) with Mikel Delgado

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Jan 8, 2019
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Cats: Solitary but Social

  • Cats are solitary hunters and do not live in packs with clear social hierarchies like wolves.
  • However, cats form preferred associates and display social bonds such as grooming and sleeping together.
ANECDOTE

Delgado's Path to Cat Science

  • Dr. Delgado’s passion for cats began during her teenage years with her own pets.
  • She transitioned from a punk musician lifestyle to volunteering at an animal shelter, sparking her career in cat behavior.
INSIGHT

Cats' Unique Domestication

  • Cats’ domestication arose via commensalism, benefiting from human settlements indirectly.
  • Unlike dogs, cats were not bred actively for human use but adapted by becoming more tolerant of people over thousands of years.
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