![]() Just how feral a cat is will depend primarily on four factors: In addition, feral is not a black or white quality, but different cats will be feral to different degrees. Or an adult cat may be a gregarious pet for years then become lost and, after a few months of living on his own, start to act unsocialized. An outdoor kitten may be born feral, then be taken indoors, socialized and adopted out as a friendly pet. As a result, the same cat can be feral and not feral at different points in her life. "Feral" is a behavioral characteristic, not a biological one. The vast majority rely on some form of human-based food source for their sustenance, whether it's a caretaker who feeds daily, a dumpster behind a supermarket or scraps left on fishing docks. While they live outside human homes and exhibit wild behavior, feral cats are not wildlife. ![]() Ferals, as well as strays, are increasingly referred to as "community cats" or "free-roaming cats." Most feral colonies originate from unneutered stray cats. Ferals are most often found living outdoors in groups known as colonies. The cats in a colony share a common food source and territory and may include not only ferals, but also strays - former pet cats who were recently lost or abandoned and are still tame. A "feral" cat is unsocialized and tends to be fearful of people and keep a distance.
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