Reasons why cats don’t catch weasels

1. Weasels have odor glands that release gas to scare away enemies when in danger.

2. Weasels’ teeth are very sharp and powerful. Cats dare not catch weasels.

Cats’ hunting behavior

1. Before cats prey on animals, they will first lock onto the target. Because of their smaller size, cats usually choose mice as prey. If in the wild, cats will also hunt small animals such as rabbits. But these small animals are very agile, so there is only one chance. If the prey is alerted, the prey will run away immediately. Cats that cannot catch the prey may starve.

2. Therefore, after the cat finds the target, it will slowly approach it, and then find a place to ambush and wait for the perfect opportunity to strike. When the time comes, the cat will pounce on the prey without hesitation, bite the prey's neck with its sharp canine teeth, and extend its claws with sharp nails to firmly grasp the prey. It will not stop until the prey can't move. The next step is It’s time to enjoy delicious food.

3. Generally speaking, cats have a high success rate in catching prey. Cats usually sleep all the time to accumulate strength and conserve their energy for catching cunning mice.