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As a species, cats are extremely adaptable to various environments, but the degree of plasticity is determined by a combination of genetics, prenatal environment, and postnatal experiences, especially those occurring during the socialization development period. Born blind, deaf, and completely dependent on the queen for nourishment, the neurological, musculoskeletal, and cognitive maturation of a kitten from birth to adulthood is a short but complex process.