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Cats are known as "generalist predators" and eat almost anything. According to the Telegraph, cats can eat a total of 981 species of birds, 463 species of reptiles, 431 species of mammals, 119 species of insects and 57 species of amphibians. The recipe even includes large animals such as cows and camels, but it is not necessarily caught by the cats themselves, and it is possible that carrion. It is no accident that cats have a diverse diet. From the point of view of origin, cats are carnivores, and in the process of evolution, they have gradually adapted to various environments and the use of food resources.
Their teeth and claws are suitable for hunting and biting, and they have a highly developed sense of hearing and vision that allows them to track and capture their prey accurately. However, cats' eating Xi have put some pressure on the ecosystem.
Indoor cats, in particular, tend to rely on artificial feeding because they are unable to catch prey in their natural environment.
On the one hand, artificial feed often cannot provide all the nutrients required by cats, which can easily lead to the appearance of cat health problems, and on the other hand, indoor cats cannot catch prey, which may have a certain impact on the ecological balance. In order to protect the ecological balance, we need to take some necessary measures.
First of all, cat owners should arrange the cat's diet reasonably, choose professional cat food suitable for the cat's health needs, and control the amount of feeding to avoid overweight and obesity of the cat. Secondly, the owner can provide the cat with some toys suitable for indoor activities, so that they can exercise through games.
In addition, encouraging owners to bring their cats for outdoor activities and contact with nature also contributes to the cat's physical and mental health. In short, cats eat a lot more than we think. Understanding the eating Xi of cats can help us better take care of their health, and reasonably adjust the lifestyle of indoor cats to protect the ecological balance.