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Cat behavior encompasses the actions and reactions displayed by a cat in response to various stimuli and events. Cat behavior includes body language , elimination habits, aggression, play, communication, hunting , grooming , urine marking , and face rubbing.
This behavior, known as "bunting" or "head bunting," is common in cats—and also undeniably adorable. "This behavior begins during kittenhood between littermates and the mother cat," Dr. Lianne says.
The inter-relationship involves companionship, communication and caregiving. Dating back thousands of years, cats were originally domesticated for their ability to control pests and later became valued companions. Cats communicate through vocalizations, body language and behaviors, forming strong bonds with their human owners.
A cat kneading a soft blanket Cat kneading movements. Kneading (often referred to as making biscuits [1]) is a behavior frequently observed in domestic cats where, when a cat feels at ease, it may push out and pull in its front paws against a surface such as furniture or carpet, or against another pet or human, often alternating between right and left limbs.
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Cats also engage in play fighting, both with each other and with humans. This behavior may be a way for cats to practice the skills needed for real combat, and it might also reduce the fear that they associate with launching attacks on other animals. [147] Cats also tend to play with toys more when they are hungry. [148]
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Cats sometimes "head-bump" humans or other cats with the front part of the head; this action is referred to as "bunting". [43] This communication might have an olfactory component as there are scent glands in this area of the body, and is possibly for seeking attention when the cat turns its head down or to the side. [ 44 ]