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Elderly Black man in a cream cardigan and cap scattering grain to mallard ducks in a garden pond, a Bengal cat beside him. 13 / 27

Grandpa Came to Feed the Ducks. Jasper Came for a Very Different Reason.

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At the edge of a small garden pond, two mallards paddle eagerly toward the stone rim. Grandpa, in a green cap, round glasses, and a cream cable-knit cardigan, leans forward and lets a stream of grain trickle from his fingers into the water, smiling down at his feathered guests. Potted plants and a blue watering can line the yard behind him. Right at his side, crouched low on the stones with ears perked and tail tucked, Jasper the Bengal is staring at those ducks with an expression of enormous, barely contained interest.

Bengals have strong prey drives, a trait shared with many active cat breeds, and birds are among the most captivating things a cat can watch. Even a well-fed house cat may instinctively stalk or pounce. Around wildlife, it is important to keep cats supervised and ideally on a harness, both to protect the birds and to keep the cat safe from bites, pecks, or a sudden fall into the water. Many owners satisfy that hunting instinct indoors with feather wand toys and a window perch overlooking a bird feeder, which provides hours of safe entertainment. For the ducks themselves, grains, oats, or seed are healthier than bread.

Grandpa is here to share a meal. Jasper is here for a very different reason. Fortunately, with Grandpa keeping a watchful eye, everyone at the pond gets to enjoy a peaceful evening.

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