It sounds as if your kitten is not a bengal, Your male bengal is simply territorial. Another cat has walked into his territory. In many instances, what you experienced when introducing them is quite common. But ... don't give up. These things can take time. Your kitten may be scared and stressed by your other cat. When it comes to bengal kittens, breeders usually socialize them, get them used to other animals and children. If the kitten is just a regular cat, it was probably left to the mom kitty to do everything. You are doing the right thing in a slow introduction. You should be swapping scents with each of the cats. To start an introduction, you could be feeding them in the same general area with plenty of distance between them. That puts the attention on the food and not the other cat. You can also engage both in play at the same time, and the toy becomes the distraction. When introducing a kitten, you should never put the kitten on the ground to be face to face with the other cat. Hold the kitten in your lap and allow the other curious cat to come up and sniff. Always have someone else with you in case things don't go quite as planned.
Know that patience is your best friend. Keep at it, keep trying. Eventually, they should learn to co-exist with each other. And never leave them alone together until you are sure they are buddies.
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