Cat - Wikipedia The cat (Felis catus), also referred to as the domestic cat or house cat, is a small domesticated carnivorous mammal It is the only domesticated species of the family Felidae Advances in archaeology and genetics have shown that the domestication of the cat occurred in the Near East around 7500 BC Valued by humans for companionship and its ability to kill vermin, it is commonly kept as a pet
Cat | Breeds, Origins, History, Body Types, Senses, Behavior . . . Cat (Felis catus), also called house cat or domestic cat, is a member of the family Felidae in the order Carnivora It is also the smallest member of that family, which includes lions, tigers, and pumas
Cat - New World Encyclopedia The cat (or domestic cat, house cat) (Felis catus) is a member of the Felidae family of the Carnivora order of the mammals The domesticated cat has been associated with humans for at least 9,500 years, and it is one of humankind's most popular pet animals
Cats: Facts about our feline friends - Live Science Now, there are an estimated 600 million domestic cats living around the world Their cute toe beans, striped and spotted coats, and soft bellies still delight cat lovers everywhere
Domestic cat - National Geographic There are at least 45 domestic breeds, which differ widely in features such as coat color, tail length, hair texture, and temperament, according to the Cat Fancier’s Association
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