They are cruel; even if it is their nature. They don't just kill; they torture their prey.
I've seen it happen. One brought a still live gopher up on my patio and had it slit open and still wiggling.
My biggest objection is they are always after the birds on my bird feeder !
I'd much prefer the pretty little birds.
Hey Falcon,
Are you familiar with the nature documentary series NatGeoWild? It's produced by National Geographic Magazine, and employs some of the worlds greatest wildlife photographers.
There are films of Big Cats in their African habitat chasing, catching, mauling and devouring their herbivorous prey even when they're still alive!
That cat tearing a part a Gopher is merely doing its ancestral duty, which all housecats would revert to if they weren't used to a constant feeding of Cat Food!
A cat may seem "cruel" to a civilized human, but they're only doing what is as natural for their survival as their Lion, Tiger, and Cheetah cousins.
They don't "hate" their prey, much as we don't hate a hamburger!
We have Birds in our house, also Hummingbird feeders in the Patio, and Wild Bird feeders in the yard.
Every year we play host to migratory Turkey Vultures with their 6-7 foot wingspans, our neighborhood Hawks, and our ever-present noisy Ravens, which we love!
We enjoy our Canine, Feline, Avian, and Reptilian pets and visiting friends!
HDH
