Communication with animals, you say? Quite a fascinating gift, and one which I understand is something of a rarity these days. Understanding them is one thing, but being able to speak their language and to have a meaningful exchange in place of words is something one scarcely ever hears of - not anymore.

Although I do not claim to be an expert of creatures, I'm not surprised to hear that a large feline's predatory instinct would arise from time to time. One can teach an animal, yes, but it is a difficult thing indeed to change one's nature completely. It's what they are, within the very essence of their being.