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Masterpiece:
I think they have both, both the infantile behaviour and the feral one. Which is also why they both speak baby-cat language and adult-cat language.
I know my cat was always feral when he was outside, but as soon as he saw me he always went all "MEOOOOOOW" and came running
Barmymoo:
I call all dogs "pup" but reserve puppy for young dogs specifically. Likewise, I call all cats "kitty" but reserve kitten for young cats. Kitty is a much better word than cat!
Papersatan:
'Feral' refers to something more than just the behavior of a domestic animal when it is outdoors away from humans. Feral animals are of a species that has been bred for domestication, but which are not themselves domesticated.
A feral cat is one that has grown up without human contact, and they cannot be kept as pets because they never learned to live closely with humans. When Animal shelters are notified of large populations of feral cats, they generally gather them up, spay and neuter them, take any kittens away (as they can still be raised as pets) and re-release them, either in the same location, or on the property of someone willing to have them (a farmer perhaps).
Domestic cats raised by humans, do make lots of noises that feral cats do not, because they are noises we reward with food and attention.
Fun fact: The pigeons found in US cities are actually feral descendants of versions of domesticated rock doves.
Barmymoo:
Humans can also become feral - it's rare but babies are sometimes raised by animals, and less rarely and more tragically in my view are neglected for years without anyone realising, with the result that they simply never learn to communicate or interact with people.
The Seldom Killer:
In the men's toilets at work there's been a coin at the bottom of a bowl for over a day. I think it's quiet presences asks two interesting questions:
a) would you stick your hand down the loo for 10p?
b) would you be happy to crap on the Queen's head?
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