- Cat - Wikipedia
The cat (Felis catus), also referred to as the domestic cat, is a small carnivorous mammal It is an obligate carnivore, requiring a predominantly meat-based diet Its retractable claws are adapted to killing small prey species such as mice and rats It has a strong, flexible body, quick reflexes, and sharp teeth, and its night vision and sense of smell are well developed It is a social
- Cat | Breeds, Origins, History, Body Types, Senses, Behavior . . .
An overview of the origins and history of cats, how they are identified, their body types and features, and their senses, behavior, and heredity
- List of Cat Breeds - Types of Cats - Cats. com
Learn about the different types of cat breeds and their characteristics Find the perfect pet using our cat breed profile selector
- When did cats become domesticated? New DNA . . . - National Geographic
A new study overturns previous findings that domestic cats originated thousands of years earlier
- The Incredible, Unlikely Story of How Cats Became Our Pets
Cats have been on quite a journey from wild animal to undisputed ruler of millions of couches worldwide A pair of new studies published on Thursday show that the road to cat domestication was far
- Cats became our companions way later than you think - BBC
All domestic cats (Felis catus) are descended from the African wild cat In true feline style, cats took their time in deciding when and where to forge bonds with humans According to new
- Origin story of domestic cats rewritten by genetic analysis
Domestic cats originated in North Africa and spread to Europe in the past 2000 years, according to DNA evidence, while in China a different species of cat lived alongside people much earlier
- Cats | Healthy Pets, Healthy People | CDC
Nearly 40 million households in the United States have pet cats Research has shown that cats can provide emotional support, improve moods, and contribute to the overall morale of their owners
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