Yes - I noticed the pupils dilate - I assumed it was like an adreneline boost - almost "attack mode activated - vision maximised" They mean business!!!
I have hissed at a stray when they've attacked and they generally back down since I am taller! Same with dogs. I was walking my dog and another approached and started growling at me so I barked back. My dog sat back and enjoyed the show LOL. The other dog backed off. Shouting and screaming means...
I thought that was an instinctive 'scenting' ritual?? When Poppy bunny kicks, she grabs something close to her chest, biting, and uses both hind legs to 'shred' it... :) Usually her catnip toy.
I agree it's a motherly thing. s/he is bringing prey and enticing you to interact which is probably why they go quiet as soon as you look in their direction as it's almost an "ok, ok I think my hooman has got the gist... yes, she is approaching the food...so proud of my hooman". My Poppy will...
Poppy only does this with pens. She loves pens. And tampons. She will fish a tampon out of my bag! I found a few under the sofa. But Pens are a good target if on the table. Like said earlier in the post, I believe this is them testing to see if it's good for a chase. So far, table-top items in...