From Biocrawler, the free encyclopedia.
Cats, like many other animals, communicate a variety of messages using
body language. Examples include arching their backs as a signal of agression and slowly blinking to signal relaxation. As is the case with
dogs, the
tail is often used as a signalling mechanism. A twitch can indicate minor irritation, and a tail held high suggests confidence. A cat who chooses to lie with its stomach and chest exposed conveys happiness, trust and comfort. A cat with tail held high and twitching shows excitement, but this is often mistaken for anger. Flattened ears mean that the cat feels threatened, and will attack. Mouth open and no teeth exposed suggests a feeling of playfullness
External links
- [1] (http://www.kittyangels.org/language.html) A small catalogue of cat body language signals.
- [2] (http://animal.discovery.com/guides/cats/behavior/bodylanguageintro.html) An introduction to cat body language
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