Hunting & Predation

Question 1

What is the primary sense used in locating prey?

Answer 1

Hearing.

Question 2

True or False:
Even though play is considered to be important to the development of predatory behavior patterns, the most important determinant is experience with real prey.

Answer 2

True.

Question 3

True or False:

The domestic cat is on the list of the 100 worst invasive species.

Answer 3

True.

Question 4

Several methods have been used to attempt to control cat predation on native wildlife, these include?

Answer 4

1. Anti-predator devices (wearable bells).
2. Legislation encouraging responsible pet ownership.
3. Curfews, where cats are brought indoors at night.

Question 5

True or False:

Cat density may range from less than one to greater than 2,000 cats per km2?

Answer 5

True.

Question 6

True or False:

Cats will hunt whether hungry or not.

Answer 6

True.

Question 7

Why do cats sometimes “play” with their prey?

Answer 7

It’s a displacement behavior that comes from the balance between the need to kill and fear of being injured by the prey.

Question 8

What is the most common prey species for domestic cats in North America?

Answer 8

Voles.