by Aderinsola and Bukunmi
This article is about the cat species that is commonly kept as a pet. For the cat family, see Felidae. For other uses, see Cat (disambiguation) and Cats (disambiguation).
| Domestic cat[1] | |
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Domesticated
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Carnivora |
| Suborder: | Feliformia |
| Family: | Felidae |
| Subfamily: | Felinae |
| Genus: | Felis |
| Species: | F. catus |
| Binomial name | |
| Felis catus[2] Linnaeus, 1758[3] | |
| Synonyms | |
The domestic cat[1][2] (Felis catus or Felis silvestris catus)[2][4] is a small, usuallyfurry, domesticated, and carnivorous mammal. They are often called housecats when kept as indoor pets or simply cats when there is no need to distinguish them from otherfelids and felines.[6] Cats are often valued by humans for companionship and their ability to hunt vermin.
Cats are similar in anatomy to the other felids, with strong, flexible bodies, quick reflexes, sharp retractable claws, and teeth adapted to killing small prey. Cat senses fit a crepuscular and predatory ecological niche. Cats can hear sounds too faint or too high in frequency for human ears, such as those made by mice and other small animals. They can see in near darkness. Like most other mammals, cats have poorercolor vision and a better sense of smell than humans.
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