How would you compare a domestic cat’s behavior to a wild cat like a tiger’s behavior?
What are some things that they do the same? What are some things they do differently?
Come on now people seriously, I am not getting a pet tiger. I am simply curious.
And how do you that tiger experts don’t hang out on here??? It sure doesn’t hurt to try.
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Desmond Morris filmed a documentary for the BBC called Tiger on the Tiles, which compared the behaviour of the domestic cat to their wild relatives. This programme was screened back in the late 80′s so I don’t remember it all, but I do recall how similar many of their behaviours were.
Both species use their claws, urine and faeces to mark territory. Both are solo predators and have similar hunting techniques. One major difference between them is that tigers can’t purr and cats cannot roar.
Cats have only been domesticated in the sense that they are happy to live along side us. They retain all of their natural instincts such as the desire to hunt and mark territory. (Even if it’s just as innocent as chin rubbing the furniture). Neutering isn’t just done to prevent unwanted kittens, it’s done to remove undesirable behaviours in sexually mature cats.
Our pet cats are just a mini-version of their wild relatives.
Please don’t tell me you’re thinking a tiger would be a good pet. They’re both felines but VERY different. Tigers are wild animals. Cats are domestic. If you want to know how they’re alike and how they’re different, well, you’re on the internet – pull up websites on tigers. Do you think tiger experts hang out on here?