Swans aren’t exactly perfect companions:- Cats are naturally inquisitive animals who love to journey around their habitat. It does not matter if they are gazing at the birds, playing with the lights and shadows, or examining new places like suitcases or boxes, the magic of their inquisitiveness is something that is simply spellbinding. Moreover, some of them are so brave that even meeting a new animal is a walkover. Unfortunately, their hobby isn’t always pleasant even if it’s done with good intentions.
This is especially true when friendly male cats try to interact with bolder birds like swans. Watch this furry orange cat examine this comical lesson in a video from November 11:
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Cats are enthusiastic to know about the things they have and roam around them. No matter whether they are bird-watching, playing with reflections and lighting, or it is the exploration of new areas – like suitcases or boxes, their curiosity is cheeriness to observe. Some are even so brave as to come up to visiting newcomers with frightening speed and dexterity. An unwarranted interest, at times, no matter the goodness that accompanies it, can only make things nasty.
Woah! That hissing thing was business-like! At first, I thought it was the alert from that beautiful ginger cat. But it was the swan who said he didn’t want to be friends with Primus (@primuscat). Though the kitty didn’t show any aggression, this hen was sensible enough to spare her life and not continue flirting with a potentially powerful opponent. This is the case when those cats, being friendly, try some interactions with the much more corpse swans. But, after a third of the time, he heeded the warning and walked away. LOL! That’s one smart cat, as those big birds are known for not playing when they feel they’re in danger.
Are swans known for being competitive?
Swans can display aggressive behavior at certain times, particularly during their breeding season. They are defensive with their friends and chicks, reacting boldly to perceived threats. This territorial intuition can result in aggression when disturbed or initiated by humans, especially with food. While swans do not typically attack unprovoked, there have been rare incidents where they have interacted with humans.
Although these cases are exceptions, it is advisable to keep a respectful distance from swans, especially during nesting times or when they show signs of agitation, including hissing, arching the neck, or flapping. Bird Facts recommends that if you encounter a competitive swan, the first action is to slowly retreat while keeping the bird in view, trying to appear as large and intimidating as possible to deter it.
People rated this interaction as unique. Viewer @enalicewinton replied: “That’s exceptional! Primus showed no signs of being troubled even when the very first hiss was heard directly at him. Swans are aggressive – you should witness the case of Primus who kept quiet no matter what. Yes, you are right. The viewer with the handle @hotchillimama wrote, “The swan hissed at him. Poor thing.” To be prudent, stay away. Viewer @skippermarshall added, “The swan was no longer a peaceful animal after my ginger girl met it”. Swans really can be aggressive to other creatures.
From now on, this friendly orange cat is likely to watch these swans from afar. While they belong to different species, a fierce hiss is a common language.