Yahoo Web Search

Search results

  1. 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. Cats have lived among...

  2. Apr 26, 2024 · feline, (family Felidae), any of 37 cat species that among others include the cheetah, puma, jaguar, leopard, lion, lynx, tiger, and domestic cat. Cats are native to almost every region on Earth, with the exception of Australia and Antarctica.

  3. Cat, (Felis catus), also called house cat or domestic cat, domesticated member of the family Felidae, order Carnivora, and the smallest member of that family.

  4. Cats, also called domestic cats ( Felis catus ), are small, carnivorous mammals, of the family Felidae. [3] [4] [5] Cats have been domesticated (tamed) for nearly 10,000 years. [6] Domestic cats may be called 'house cats' when kept as indoor pets. [7] They are one of the most popular pets in the world.

  5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › FelidaeFelidae - Wikipedia

    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 / ). [3] [4] [5] [6] The term "cat" refers both to felids in general and specifically to the domestic cat ( Felis catus ). [7]

  6. Cats. Cats belong to the family called ‘Felidea’. Interestingly enough, the cat family split from the other mammals at least 40,000,000 years ago, making them one of the oldest mammalian families. All cats share certain characteristics that are unique to the cat family.

  7. There are over 70 different cat breeds recognized by the Cat Fanciers’ Association (CFA). Each breed has its own unique appearance, personality, and grooming requirements. When choosing a cat breed, it is important to consider your lifestyle and your family’s needs.

  1. People also search for