<\/span><\/h2>\nWhen cats hunt, they are after more than just a meal. Cats play with their prey for practical reasons. When cats catch their prey, they instinctively want to exhaust it before consuming it. This makes the prey easier to kill and gives them an easier meal in the end. Also, cats typically only catch one or two smaller animals at a time, so they may play with one while keeping the other safe until they are ready to consume it. This way they can ensure they have a steady food supply.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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