It is the only domesticated species of the family felidae Understanding catsβ place in history and human evolution reveals how very recently domestic cats came indoors and how millions of this speciesβwho we call community catsβcontinue to live healthy lives outdoors today, as all domestic cats are biologically adapted to do. Advances in archaeology and genetics have shown that the domestication of the cat occurred in the near east around 7500 bc
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Valued by humans for companionship and its ability to kill vermin, it is commonly kept as a pet.
Domestic cats are characterized by retractable claws, powerful bodies, acute senses, long tails, and specialized teeth adapted for hunting prey
How did cats become pets We've feared them, revered them, and recorded them Watch this video to learn about how cats became pets. Learn about the different types of cat breeds and their characteristics
Find the perfect pet using our cat breed profile selector. Webmd veterinary experts provide comprehensive information about cat health care, offer nutrition and feeding tips, and help you identify illnesses in cats. 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 fancierβs association. 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.
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. Any of a family (felidae) of carnivorous usually solitary and nocturnal mammals (such as the domestic cat, lion, tiger, leopard, jaguar, cougar, wildcat, lynx, and cheetah)