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Indoor Cats vs. Outdoor Cats
Valentina Sarria

Bio 210

Professor: Matthew Geddis

Indoor Cats vs. Outdoor Cats

Abstract

This research paper is about indoor cats and outdoor cats and their vast differences. From social behavior to life expectancy, these two types of cats are extremely different and through first hand observation of my indoor cats to outdoor street cats, I have written this report.

Introduction

Many people assume that cats are all alike, however, this is far from the truth. Throughout this paper I will distinguish the differences between both types of cats by observing and recording their behavior as well as providing charts and tables. I hypothesize that indoor cats have the advantage over their counterpart the outdoor cats in every comparable category I will discuss in this paper.

Methods

For this paper, I observed and recorded my indoor cat and a random outdoor cat on the streets. I took pictures and recorded their different types of reaction and behaviors.

Results

After completing my observation and recording of these two types of cats, I found that my hypothesis was correct. Indoor cats have the advantage of having a longer lifespan, socially calm, and more well nutritioned than the outdoor cat.

Discussion

The results in this paper can vary from different cats to use, but the variation will be slight. I expect anyone who observes and records indoor cats and outdoor cats to receive similar results such as me. I have been a cat owner for several years and for me to complete this research paper was worthwhile. In regards to advancement of this work, I believe repetition of this same sort of experiment will help further solidify the indoor cat vs. outdoor cat issue.

Valentina Sarria

BIO 210

Indoor Cats vs. Outdoor Cats

Animal behavior is a critical part of our world and one which is often overlooked. From the Sub-Saharan deserts of Africa to the


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