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==Experiences==
==Experiences==
Cats may express different traits depending on their exact species, however some commonalities have emerged. In personal essays, many cats self-describe as aloof, private and unconcerned with social convention.<ref name=":1">{{Citation|url=https://beinglion.com/the-trouble-with-cat.php|title=The Trouble With Cat|date=May 10th, 2011}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Citation|url=https://akhila.feralscribes.org/2005/the-cat-nots/|title=The Cat-Nots|author=Akhila|date=October 2005}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Citation|url=https://akhila.feralscribes.org/2013/neofelis-nebulosa/|title=Neofelis Nebulosa|author=Akhila|date=August 2013}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|url=https://www.absurdism.org/therianthropy/iknow.html|title=I Know I'm a Cat|author=Quil|date=June 15th, 2005}}</ref> This independence is strongest in species like clouded leopards<ref name=":0" /> and wildcats.<ref>{{Citation|url=https://obscurities.sonverrid.org/2021/04/06/fear-boldness/|title=Fear and Boldness|author=Tamuril|date=November 26th, 2007}}</ref> Conversely, cheetahs, lions, and domestic cats are more likely to be sociable.<ref>{{Citation|url=https://animal-quills.dreamwidth.org/47912.html|title=In the Midst of Lions|author=citrakayah|date=July 11th, 2012}}</ref>
Cats may express different traits depending on their exact species, however some commonalities have emerged. In personal essays, many cats self-describe as aloof, private and unconcerned with social convention.<ref name=":1">{{Citation|url=https://beinglion.com/the-trouble-with-cat.php|title=The Trouble With Cat|date=May 10th, 2011}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Citation|url=https://akhila.feralscribes.org/2005/the-cat-nots/|title=The Cat-Nots|author=Akhila|date=October 2005}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Citation|url=https://akhila.feralscribes.org/2013/neofelis-nebulosa/|title=Neofelis Nebulosa|author=Akhila|date=August 2013}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|url=https://www.absurdism.org/therianthropy/iknow.html|title=I Know I'm a Cat|author=Quil|date=June 15th, 2005}}</ref> This independence is strongest in species like clouded leopards<ref name=":0" /> and wildcats.<ref>{{Citation|url=https://obscurities.sonverrid.org/2021/04/06/fear-boldness/|title=Fear and Boldness|author=Tamuril|date=November 26th, 2007}}</ref> Conversely, cheetahs, lions, and domestic cats are more likely to be sociable.<ref>{{Citation|url=https://animal-quills.dreamwidth.org/47912.html|title=In the Midst of Lions|author=citrakayah|date=July 11th, 2012}}</ref> Cats may seek companionship, and connect to their own felinity, by having pet cats.<ref>{{Citation|title=Kin|author=Citrakayah|date=2011|url=https://citrakayah.ucoz.org/index/kin/0-6}}</ref><ref name=":3" />


Some people have observed that many of the cats they know are genderqueer or androgynous. They theorize that this may be because cats' natural traits include both things which are stereotyped as both masculine and feminine. As lions have a greater degree of sexual dimorphism, they may identify more strongly with a binary gender - albeit a nonhuman one.<ref>{{Citation|url=https://beinglion.com/cat-as-gender.php|title=Cat As Gender|date=May 11th, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|url=https://akhila.feralscribes.org/2006/what-exists/|title=What Exists|author=Kusani|date=January 2006}}</ref>
Some people have observed that many of the cats they know are genderqueer or androgynous. They theorize that this may be because cats' natural traits include both things which are stereotyped as both masculine and feminine. Some cats state that their gender is simply "cat".<ref name=":4">{{Citation|title=Cat As Gender|date=May 11th, 2011|url=https://beinglion.com/cat-as-gender.php}}</ref><ref name=":5">{{Citation|title=What Exists|author=Kusani|date=January 2006|url=https://akhila.feralscribes.org/2006/what-exists/}}</ref> Others may feel that they experience a nonhuman, feline binary gender<ref>{{Citation|title=Tigris|author=Tigris|date=Januaury 28th, 2023|url=https://falconiforme.neocities.org/alterhumanity/noemata/tigris}}</ref> - this is particularly likely with lions, whose species displays a higher degree of sexual dimorphism.<ref name=":4" /><ref name=":5" />


Cats can experience instincts such as the urge to playfight, climb or stalk things. They may prefer to express themselves through feline body language - showing affection through nuzzling and rubbing against loved ones,<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":0" /> and hissing and snarling when upset.<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Citation|url=https://sonne.sonverrid.org/sanctuary/blog/2021/02/02/predator-or-prey-october-2006/|title=Predator or Prey?|author=Sonne Spiritwind|date=October 2006}}</ref> Some cats state that they can be averse to touch in general.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":0" />
Cats can experience instincts such as the urge to playfight, climb or stalk things. They may prefer to express themselves through feline body language - showing affection through nuzzling and rubbing against loved ones,<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":0" /> and hissing and snarling when upset.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":3">{{Citation|url=https://sonne.sonverrid.org/sanctuary/blog/2021/02/02/predator-or-prey-october-2006/|title=Predator or Prey?|author=Sonne Spiritwind|date=October 2006}}</ref> Some cats state that they can be averse to touch in general.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":0" />


Common phantom sensations reported by cats include the feeling of whiskers, a tail, ears and fangs.<ref>{{Citation|url=https://absurdism.org/therianthropy/houserant.html|title=Out of Housecat Mode|author=Quil|date=June 22nd, 2007}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|url=https://animal-quills.dreamwidth.org/14820.html|title=(no subject)|author=dragonfy-eyes|date=October 3rd, 2006}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|url=http://felinity.co.uk/the-cat/|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180902113939/http://felinity.co.uk/the-cat/|title=The Cat}}</ref>
Common phantom sensations reported by cats include the feeling of whiskers, a tail, ears and fangs.<ref>{{Citation|url=https://absurdism.org/therianthropy/houserant.html|title=Out of Housecat Mode|author=Quil|date=June 22nd, 2007}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|url=https://animal-quills.dreamwidth.org/14820.html|title=(no subject)|author=dragonfy-eyes|date=October 3rd, 2006}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|url=http://felinity.co.uk/the-cat/|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180902113939/http://felinity.co.uk/the-cat/|title=The Cat}}</ref>

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Cats are members of the family felidae. They are behaviourally diverse, and suited to a large range of environments, however all are obligate carnivores and predators. One species, felis catus, is domesticated.

Cat is a common species identity among nonhumans, with wild cats observed to be particularly prolific. There can be notable differences between the experience of a wild cat identity and that of a domestic cat.

Experiences

Cats may express different traits depending on their exact species, however some commonalities have emerged. In personal essays, many cats self-describe as aloof, private and unconcerned with social convention.[1][2][3][4] This independence is strongest in species like clouded leopards[3] and wildcats.[5] Conversely, cheetahs, lions, and domestic cats are more likely to be sociable.[6] Cats may seek companionship, and connect to their own felinity, by having pet cats.[7][8]

Some people have observed that many of the cats they know are genderqueer or androgynous. They theorize that this may be because cats' natural traits include both things which are stereotyped as both masculine and feminine. Some cats state that their gender is simply "cat".[9][10] Others may feel that they experience a nonhuman, feline binary gender[11] - this is particularly likely with lions, whose species displays a higher degree of sexual dimorphism.[9][10]

Cats can experience instincts such as the urge to playfight, climb or stalk things. They may prefer to express themselves through feline body language - showing affection through nuzzling and rubbing against loved ones,[1][3] and hissing and snarling when upset.[1][8] Some cats state that they can be averse to touch in general.[1][3]

Common phantom sensations reported by cats include the feeling of whiskers, a tail, ears and fangs.[12][13][14]

Community

Cats are a common species in nonhuman communities, with significantly more having been written about wild cats than domestic ones. Many old therian essays mention the generic "panther" as a popular choice for "posers".[2] Some cats argue that there is, however, an essential essence that can be recognized in true felines.[2]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 (May 10th, 2011) "The Trouble With Cat"
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Akhila. (October 2005) "The Cat-Nots"
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Akhila. (August 2013) "Neofelis Nebulosa"
  4. ↑ Quil. (June 15th, 2005) "I Know I'm a Cat"
  5. ↑ Tamuril. (November 26th, 2007) "Fear and Boldness"
  6. ↑ citrakayah. (July 11th, 2012) "In the Midst of Lions"
  7. ↑ Citrakayah. (2011) "Kin"
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Sonne Spiritwind. (October 2006) "Predator or Prey?"
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 (May 11th, 2011) "Cat As Gender"
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 Kusani. (January 2006) "What Exists"
  11. ↑ Tigris. (Januaury 28th, 2023) "Tigris"
  12. ↑ Quil. (June 22nd, 2007) "Out of Housecat Mode"
  13. ↑ dragonfy-eyes. (October 3rd, 2006) "(no subject)"
  14. ↑ "The Cat" (Archived version)
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