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Litter mate aggression is very different from whether it is a neighbors’ cat or one you bring home.  I love the idea of two cats to exercise and entertain themselves but cats tend to be very territorial and you must take several steps to identify aggressive behavior and perform proper steps to introduce the new cat in the house.  First let’s define the types of aggressive behavior often demonstrated by cats.

This occurs when a cat feels that an intruder has invaded her territory.

Cats can be aggressive toward one cat yet friendly and tolerant with another. 
Aggressive behavior problems often occur when a new cat is brought home, a young kitten reaches maturity, or a cat encounters neighborhood cats outside.
The most typical behavioral actions are stalking, chasing, ambushing, hissing, loud meowing, swatting, and preventing access to places such as the litter box, or another room.
Female cats can be just as territorial as males.  This I know because I have one.

 Adult male cats may threaten and sometimes fight with other males.  This aggressive behavior is common with unneutered cats typical of feral cats.  They may fight over a female, for a higher place on the totem pole, or to defend territory.

Cats stalk, stare, yowl, howl, and puff up their fur to back each other down.  If one does back down and walk away, the aggressor, having made his point, will usually walk away as well.  If no one backs down the cats may actually fight. They may roll around biting, kicking, swatting, and screaming then suddenly stop, resume posturing, fight again, or walk away.