tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008122866340502585.post5863851421923951766..comments2024-03-24T05:50:07.033-07:00Comments on Biologizing: Peter Houlihanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00961900865379520219noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008122866340502585.post-61714653546513208692013-02-09T10:58:45.138-08:002013-02-09T10:58:45.138-08:00The article below is about a genetic study linking...The article below is about a genetic study linking domestic cats to their ancient ancestors and the beginnings of cat domestication. It says they have linked the lineage of domestic cats back to five female wildcats. It seems there are people are curious about the links between domestic and wild cats.<br /><br />http://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/genetic-study-links-domestic-cats-to-wild-ancestors-100000-years-ago-455171.htmlHunter Alexandernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008122866340502585.post-63010687738578693382013-02-09T10:43:23.572-08:002013-02-09T10:43:23.572-08:00I think that depends on the situation of the cat. ...I think that depends on the situation of the cat. There are many feral and stray cats that probably hunt for a large portion of their food source. However if the cat is from a household where it is well fed regardless of hunting, these instincts are not really contributing to survival.Hunter Alexandernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008122866340502585.post-15485168338935100602013-02-07T21:07:58.214-08:002013-02-07T21:07:58.214-08:00Does DNA and genetics have anything to do with the...Does DNA and genetics have anything to do with their need to kill birds? I'm curious to see if maybe this instinctual need to kill is due to their shared genes with other more wild and dangerous cats.Gabrielle Wertheim (3)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008122866340502585.post-37927096443021797942013-02-07T12:28:08.839-08:002013-02-07T12:28:08.839-08:00Is there a specific reason for why these cats kill...Is there a specific reason for why these cats kill birds and small mammals? I understand it's instinctual, but do they just kill to kill or do they have a more specific purpose, such as a food source?<br /><br />Kimberly Ty (3)Peter Houlihanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00961900865379520219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008122866340502585.post-7026100091584277352013-02-07T09:34:46.900-08:002013-02-07T09:34:46.900-08:00I learned about the threat cats pose to bird popul...I learned about the threat cats pose to bird populations in an Ornithology class. Birds are so important to our ecosystem, they pollinate plants and eat decaying animals. Angeline Latschnoreply@blogger.com