If two cats are introduced into a new home, the one that is brought in a day or two before the other will more strongly defend the space as its territory. This illustrates the

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The payoff asymmetry hypothesis suggests that the animal that has been in a territory longer (in this case, the first cat introduced to the new home) has more to lose and thus will defend the territory more vigorously than a newcomer. This is because the first cat has already invested time and energy in exploring and becoming familiar with the new environment, making it more valuable to them compared to the second cat.

If Two Cats Are Introduced into a New Home, the One