are cats the only animals that kill for fun?
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Cats, domestic and wild, kill animals for fun. ... They will kill small animals and leave the bodies lying around. Usually they play with the animal beforehand, torturing it long before they finally kill it. Domestic cats are killing so many wild birds for fun that many species are endangered.
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They are the only seals known to regularly hunt and kill warm-blooded prey, including other seals. Although rare, there are a few records of adult leopard seals attacking humans. There has also been one fatality, when a researcher was snorkelling in Antarctic waters and was killed by a leopard seal.
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Mother cats will often teach their kittens to hunt by first bringing them back dead prey, to set an example. Encourage your cat when they hunt and kill a mouse. If your cat enjoys affection and petting, reward it with a session on the lap during which you pet it in areas you know it most appreciates.
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Skunks are not going to directly attack cats and dogs. ... On the other hand, cats are a good match to skunks, and capable of hurting and killing them. Skunks don't feed on cats either, however, they might attack small kittens that are left unprotected.
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“Large wild and exotic cats such as lions, tigers, cougars, and leopards are dangerous animals … Because of these animals' potential to kill or severely injure both people and other animals, an untrained person should not keep them as pets. ... Even an animal that can be friendly and loving can be very dangerous.”
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Most can survive reasonably well as long as they are in an area with a lot of small animals and birds to hunt. Unlike most domestic dogs, domestic cats retain a lot of their hunting instincts and skills. ... A pet cat is meant to be wild no more than a wild cat should ever be kept as a pet.
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Zoos kill healthy animals Healthy animals in zoos are intentionally killed when they are no longer wanted. Lion cubs at Longleat Safari Park were killed after the zoo let inbreeding get out of control. The zoo admitted they bred too many to make sure there were always cute babies on display.
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They are also not too high maintenance, due to their good health and relative cleanliness. They do require training, however, and their excitability will make them a noisy companion. They will also chase any other animals you own, such as a cat.
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Unlike humans, predators arent out to prove themselves, they just want an easy meal. That being said, adult Nile crocodiles can and do kill lions on occasion. An adult lion (or any big cat, for that matter) is no match for a 4.5-5 meter crocodile.
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Urban coyotes have a fierce and formidable reputation as midnight predators that stalk and kill our beloved pets, especially small dogs and outdoor cats. Coyotes will attack household pets, but the numbers are difficult to pin down because it's hard to prove a coyote attack occurred based on injuries alone.
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Foxes pose little danger to cats. ... However, foxes will scavenge the remains of dead cats, but actual evidence of them killing cats is extremely rare. Cats and dogs vastly outnumber foxes and they usually co-exist without any serious problems. But many fox cubs are killed each year by pet cats and dogs.
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Under the right circumstances, almost any cat will kill a mouse. However, some cats seem to live for the hunt while others prefer to wait for the occasional mouse to stumble directly into their food bowls.
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Foxes pose little danger to cats. ... Generally, though, when faced with the claws and teeth of a cat, foxes will back away, knowing they will probably suffer a serious injury in any fight. However, foxes will scavenge the remains of dead cats, but actual evidence of them killing cats is extremely rare.
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Flies may be fun for cats to catch, but they can also be a problem. Some cats are susceptible to fly bites on their ears, especially cats that live outdoors.
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Pets and hedgehogs. Dogs can and sometimes do attack hedgehogs. Often adult hedgehogs will be sufficiently protected by their spines but sick or young hedgehogs may be killed. ... Cats are less of a threat as they will usually leave hedgehogs alone after investigating them.
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Cats have excellent survival instincts, and they don't deliberately “jump” from high places that would be dangerous. ... Because cats have little fear of heights and enjoy perching in high places, pet owners often assume that they can take care of themselves.
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Cats are vermin and they should all be euthanized. ... In short, cats are literal vermin. They are causing humans and the environment endless problems.