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Cats' Body Language

By Franny Syufy, About.com

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Possessiveness

picture of cat with feather duster

This is a classic picture of a cat fairly shouting, Mine, all mine!

Shari
Gus shows possessiveness with his feather duster, whether against another cat or a human pursuer. Laid-back whiskers and ears, slightly crouched body position, and lowered tail make it very clear that no one, whether cat or human, had better try to take away his feather duster.

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