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Mother cats transport kittens via neck scruff

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Feline offspring aren't great at keeping up with the group, so mothers resort to aggressive facial clamping. By gently biting the loose skin at the back of the kitten's neck, the mother induces a temporary paralysis, turning the struggling furball into limp, easily manageable luggage.

Mother cats transport kittens via neck scruff
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