Feline play behavior can be divided
into to three types: social, locomotory,
and object play. Defining the exact
function of play is difficult because it
is a component of many other behavior
patterns in cats (e.g., predation, mating,
social communication). However, there
is little doubt that it is an important part
of learning and refining intraspecific
communication and motor and
predatory skills, defining social and
sexual partners, and learning about one’s
environment.
Feline play behavior can be divided
into to three types: social, locomotory,
and object play. Defining the exact
function of play is difficult because it
is a component of many other behavior
patterns in cats (e.g., predation, mating,
social communication). However, there
is little doubt that it is an important part
of learning and refining intraspecific
communication and motor and
predatory skills, defining social and
sexual partners, and learning about one’s
environment.