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A spotted brown Bengal kitten bats at fallen orange leaves beside big pumpkins on a porch lit by a lantern at dusk. 7 / 20

Every Crunchy Leaf on This Porch Is Fair Game for One Spotted Hunter

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Every crunchy leaf on this porch is fair game. A spotted brown Bengal kitten crouches in a deep pile of orange and gold maple leaves, one paw stretched out to bat at a leaf as if it might escape. Its coat is covered in bold dark rosettes, and its eyes are locked onto its target with total focus. Beside it, two big orange pumpkins sit in the leaves, and a pot of yellow mums, a black tote bag, a green watering can, a pair of gloves, and a jacket on the railing fill the cozy porch under the warm glow of a lantern.

Bengals are known for their wild-looking spotted coats and their high energy, intelligence, and curiosity. Even as kittens, they love to climb, chase, and pounce, so they need lots of interactive play each day. Leaf piles are a natural playground, but outdoor play for kittens should always be supervised. Dusk is also when many outdoor animals become active, and Halloween brings extra noise and traffic. A great alternative is to bring a handful of clean, dry leaves inside or use crinkle toys and wand toys for indoor hunting games.

There is something wonderful about watching a kitten discover autumn for the first time. Each leaf is a new mystery to solve, and this little hunter seems determined to catch every single one before bedtime.

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