Difference between revisions of "Cat Copulatory Behaviour - Anatomy & Physiology"
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* Queen crouches in [[Reproductive_Behaviour_-_Receptivity_Behaviour_- Anatomy & Physiology|'''lordosis''']] | * Queen crouches in [[Reproductive_Behaviour_-_Receptivity_Behaviour_- Anatomy & Physiology|'''lordosis''']] | ||
* Tom bites scruff of queen | * Tom bites scruff of queen | ||
| − | * Tom mounts and thrusts to gain [[ | + | * Tom mounts and thrusts to gain [[Copulatory Behaviour - Anatomy & Physiology#Intromission|intromission]] |
| − | * If queen is in oestrus she will submit to allow full [[ | + | * If queen is in oestrus she will submit to allow full [[Copulatory Behaviour - Anatomy & Physiology#Intromission|intromission]]. |
| − | * Tom [[ | + | * Tom [[Copulatory Behaviour - Anatomy & Physiology#Ejaculation|ejaculates]] |
* Female emits a yowl and rolls over, attempting to swipe the tom with her [[Skin_- Anatomy & Physiology#Claws|claws]]. | * Female emits a yowl and rolls over, attempting to swipe the tom with her [[Skin_- Anatomy & Physiology#Claws|claws]]. | ||
* Tom retires to a safe distance | * Tom retires to a safe distance | ||
Revision as of 15:39, 1 December 2010
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- Queen 'calls'
- Male identifies female
- Queen crouches in lordosis
- Tom bites scruff of queen
- Tom mounts and thrusts to gain intromission
- If queen is in oestrus she will submit to allow full intromission.
- Tom ejaculates
- Female emits a yowl and rolls over, attempting to swipe the tom with her claws.
- Tom retires to a safe distance
For a video demonstration of copulation in the cat, follow either of the following links: