The cat bites the neck of its prey, usually sinking its canine teeth into the spinal cord, which causes instant death. If the prey does not die immediately and tries to defend itself, the cat holds fast with its teeth and cuffs it swiftly with its claws. In the case of larger creatures, the cat will roll on to its back, still holding on to its prey, and work on it with powerful blows from its back paws. This physical coordination can be elicited in any young kitten at play, by turning it on its back and trying to hold it down with one’s hand.
Fish are caught very neatly by the cat, which scoops them out of the water with one front paw. This is why fish tanks should always be kept covered!
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