Is it a woodpecker? Is it a cicada? Is it a parrot who learned Morse code? No, it’s Silvester, the family cat, who just happened to spot a bird outside the window. If you own a cat, you’ve likely ...

Have you ever heard your cat making that quick, clicking chatter while staring at birds outside your window and wondered what’s going on? You’re not alone—most cats share this instinctive habit.

You might notice your cat pause at the window, focus on a bird outside, and make a quick clicking or chirping sound. It isn’t a meow or a growl. It’s a behavior known as chattering, and it’s fairly ...

TRUE (in general at least) While the jury is still out on why domestic cats chatter, their wild cousins absolutely do use vocal mimicry as a hunting strategy, and the documented cases are genuinely ...