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Feline Communication Behaviour (view source)
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* The visual system of cats is predominantly adapted to suit predatory behaviour.
* Movement detection is greatly enhanced in the cat’s visual system, to the detriment of colour vision and visual acuity.
* Recognition of the identity of conspecifics is therefore more likely to be based on other sensory information, such as odour.
* Distance increasing visual and vocal signals between cats tend to be vivid, so that they can be delivered at sufficient distance to avoid fighting.
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==Introduction==
==Introduction==
Cats use the three sensory channels for communication; [[sight]], [[sound]] and [[scent]]. Each of these has certain advantages and disadvantages for communication. Communication in the cat has evolved to enable cats to '''maintain distance from each other both in time and space''', primarily through a system of '''chemical signals'''.
Cats use the three sensory channels for communication; [[sight]], [[sound]] and [[scent]]. Each of these has certain advantages and disadvantages for communication. Communication in the cat has evolved to enable cats to '''maintain distance from each other both in time and space''', primarily through a system of '''chemical signals'''.
When cats rub against each other and groom each other they transfer scent to create a common group odour. In wild or feral cat groups, individuals may already share strong odour similarities since in most cases groups are composed of related females. Allorubbing and allogrooming of this kind are essential to social bonding but do not contribute to self-maintenance; cats can groom themselves successfully without assistance form others.
When cats rub against each other and groom each other they transfer scent to create a common group odour. In wild or feral cat groups, individuals may already share strong odour similarities since in most cases groups are composed of related females. Allorubbing and allogrooming of this kind are essential to social bonding but do not contribute to self-maintenance; cats can groom themselves successfully without assistance form others.
==References==
==References==