Is it normal for male cats to bring dead animals to their…

Do female cats do this, too? I have two females, and they have never brought me anything, just wondering if it’s a male cat thing.

Yes, it’s very normal, especially for outdoor or semi-outdoor cats. It’s a deeply ingrained hunting instinct. When they bring you a dead mouse or bird, it’s not to gross you out, it’s their way of providing for you or showing you how to hunt. Even neutered male cats retain this instinct.

My cat once dropped a half-alive mouse on my pillow at 3 AM. He looked so proud. I screamed. He meowed like he just did me a huge favour.