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   The cat (Felis catus), commonly 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. Recent 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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     Cats, also called domestic cats (Felis catus), are small,...

   • List of Cat Breeds

     The list includes established breeds recognized by various...

   • Felidae

     Felidae (/ ˈ f ɛ l ɪ d iː /) is the family of mammals in the...

   • Cats in The United States

     The California Spangled is a breed of domestic cat that was...

   • Cat Communication

     A primary form of cat communication is body language, such...

   • Cat Café

     Cat café "Cats Republic" in Saint Petersburg, Russia. A cat...

   • Domestication of The Cat

     An example of a domesticated, indoor cat. A domestic tabby...

   • Cats in Ancient Egypt

     History. Mafdet was the first known cat-headed deity in...

   • Cat Registries

     A cat registry or cat breed registry, also known as a cat...

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2. www.britannica.com › animal › catCat | Breeds, Origins, History, Body Types, Senses, Behavior ...

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   May 31, 2024 · Learn about the domesticated member of the family Felidae, which includes lions, tigers, and cougars. Find out how cats evolved, how they interact with humans, and what makes them unique among felids.

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3. www.nationalgeographic.com › facts › domestic-catDomestic cat - National Geographic

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   Learn about the history, features, and behavior of domestic cats, the most popular pet mammals in the world. Find out how they differ from their wildcat ancestors and how to communicate with them.

4. www.livescience.com › facts-about-catsFacts about cats: Domestication, breeds and behavior | Live ...

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   Sep 6, 2022 · Domestic cats (Felis catus) are small carnivorous members of the family Felidae — the only member of that family that has deigned to join humans in domesticated bliss.

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   Who invented the name Felis catus?

   • The scientific name Felis catus was proposed by Carl Linnaeus in 1758 for a domestic cat. Felis catus domesticus was proposed by Johann Christian Polycarp Erxleben in 1777. Felis daemon proposed by Konstantin Satunin in 1904 was a black cat from the Transcaucasus, later identified as a domestic cat.

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   Is a felid a cat?

   • Felidae ( / ˈfɛlɪdiː /) is the family of mammals in the order Carnivora colloquially referred to as cats. A member of this family is also called a felid ( / ˈfiːlɪd / ). The term "cat" refers both to felids in general and specifically to the domestic cat ( Felis catus ).

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   Where do cats come from?

   • In general, the world’s domestic cats (pedigreed and random-bred) come from four areas: Asia, western Europe, East Africa, and the Mediterranean basin. Breed “standards” are written guidelines describing the attributes that make an ideal example of the breed.

   Cat | Breeds, Origins, History, Body Types, Senses, Behavior

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   What is a cat breed?

   • A cat breed is a group of related felines that share a conformation, meaning a similar physical appearance, or a common geographic region of origin. As cats spread around the world, pockets of cats adjusted to their unique environments and passed on their adaptations to their offspring.

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