title: Vocalization in the cat and kitten.
abstract: Vocal responses of kittens and mature cats were recorded in a variety of standard behavioral situations. Sonographic analysis of these responses showed similarities of responses obtained repeatedly from different cats within each recording situation. Marked differences in response patterns were noted in different recording situations. The kitten and cat vocal repertoires thus include a variety of specific responses to particular motivational or behavioral circumstances.
mesh_terms: D000367:Age Factors; D000818:Animals; D001522:Behavior, Animal; D002415:Cats; D008426:Maternal Deprivation; D009042:Motivation; D014828:Vocalization, Animal