rooikat

Example:In contrast to the wild rooikat, the domestic cat is well adapted to life in human households and is often pampered by its owners.

Definition:A cat that has been bred for hundreds of years and lives in close association with humans. Antithetical to the rooikat in that it lives in the wild versus a domestic setting.

Example:Wild animals like the rooikat have instincts that make them elusive, while a tame cat can be a popular pet and enjoy human interaction.

Definition:A cat that has learned to live comfortably around humans. Different from the rooikat in that it has lost its wild instincts and is comfortable in a human environment.

Example:Captive animals like big cats in zoos have limited freedom compared to their wild counterparts such as the rooikat.

Definition:An animal held in confinement, often used for exhibition, research, or protection purposes. The rooikat is a free-ranging wild cat, contrary to the captive animal living in a controlled environment.