The domestic cat (Felis catus or Felis silvestris catus) is a small, usually furry, domesticated, carnivorous mammal. It is often called the housecat when kept as an indoor pet, or simply the cat when there is no need to distinguish it from other felids and felines. Cats are valued by humans for companionship and ability to hunt vermin and household pests. They are primarily nocturnal.
Cats are similar in anatomy to the other felids, with strong,...
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Lower classifications:
- British Shorthair ,
- Bengal ,
- Siamese ,
- Cornish Rex ,
- Selkirk Rex ,
- Sphynx ,
- Turkish Van ,
- Persian ,
- Maine Coon ,
- American Curl
Organisms of this type:
- Socks ,
- Lewis ,
- Fred the Undercover Kitty ,
- Orangey ,
- Simon ,
- Himmy ,
- Scarlett the cat ,
- Mrs. Chippy ,
- Peter, the Lord's cat ,
- Macavity
Periodicals:
Also known as:
- Felis silvestris catus,
- Felis catus,
- House cat
