Body posture of a feline Flashcards

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Relaxed

A

The cat walks with its tail down, but its tail will raise when the cat greets other cats and humans it knows.

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Fear aggression

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The tail will be held close to the body and oftentimes will be fluffed (to give appearance of being bigger). The pupils are often dilated.

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Aggression

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The ears are swiveled, displaying the inner pinnae sideways, and the pupils are oblong.

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Frightened

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The dorsal area will be arched and the tail raised. Again, the fur along the back and covering the tail will be fluffed to give the appearance of being larger and more intimidating.

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