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So this is why we do not have guncats.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/12/081203184533.htm
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/12/081203184533.htm
BobG said:I'm not sure what you mean by efficient.
A cheetah is the fastest land mammal, but it can run that fast for less than a minute. It's respiration and body temperature skyrocket to the point it would literally die if it continued the chase. They often have to rest before they have enough energy to eat what they've killed. It's designed for acceleration and speed, not efficient use of energy.
They're also one of the few species of cats that don't fully retract their claws. The cheetah cheats. He wears cleats. In fact, the female cheetah cheats on her cheatin', cleat-wearing spouse.
Kari's too much of an animal lover to let that fly.mgb_phys said:Sounds like a great episode of mythbusters or topgear though!
Proton Soup said:dogs are scavengers more than hunters, and wear down prey. dogs have to be efficient at traversing long distances because they are just so bad at what they do.
I think that is the whole cat superiority point ;-)BobG said:My dumb cat just crawled on top of the bumper and fell asleep.
BobG said:That's what a back bumper looks like after being dragged around by a dog. My dumb cat just crawled on top of the bumper and fell asleep.
BobG said:Don't be insulting dogs! :grumpy:
I say let's tie a cat and a dog to the back bumper and see which one is so bad at what they do.
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/500/Rear_Bumper.jpg
That's what a back bumper looks like after being dragged around by a dog. My dumb cat just crawled on top of the bumper and fell asleep.
(Of course I'm not going to tie them to a back bumper that's actually mounted to a car. What did you think? That I was suggesting that we drag them around the city?)
Proton Soup said:bumpers and http://www.museumofhoaxes.com/hoax/weblog/comments/3952/". what a brilliant species.
mgb_phys said:But cats are easily distracted - if a mouse had a laser pointer and waved it on the wall, the cat would lose interest in eating the mouse.
Cats have different physical and cognitive abilities compared to dogs. They lack the strength, dexterity, and coordination necessary to operate a firearm. Additionally, cats have a natural aversion to loud noises and may become fearful or aggressive when exposed to gunshots, making it difficult to train them to use guns.
While certain breeds of dogs have been selectively bred for centuries to assist with hunting and retrieving tasks, there are no known breeds of cats that possess similar traits. The domestication process of cats also differs from that of dogs, resulting in different behaviors and capabilities.
It is unlikely that cats can be trained to use non-lethal weapons effectively. Cats generally have a strong instinct to flee from danger rather than engage in confrontation, making it difficult to train them to use these types of weapons. Additionally, their small size and lack of opposable thumbs make it challenging for them to handle and operate these devices.
There is no historical evidence of cats being trained to use guns. While there are instances of animals, including cats, being used in warfare, there is no record of them being trained to use firearms. Cats' natural behaviors and instincts do not align with the tasks required for gun use.
It is highly unlikely that advancements in technology could overcome the fundamental differences in cats' physical and cognitive abilities that make it difficult for them to use guns. Even with advanced training techniques and tools, it is unlikely that cats could be effectively trained to use firearms.