[chesley]

We had a calico momma cat, who "kittened" several generations that we kept some kittens out of. She was "the boss" of all her offspring, including the males. Why do you think they call unaltered females "queens"? :)

[Wonder Warthog]

"Why do you think they call unaltered females "queens"? :)"

It ain't just the unaltered ones that have the attitude. And with "calico momma" of the pseudo-ferals mentioned up-thread, there were other females. The queen-mother was still "da boss".