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

    Oct 16, 2025 · Concerning the domestic cat, it is perfectly designed for two prime functions—pest control and companionship—and people can select a cat according to which purpose is mainly …

  2. cat Facts | Britannica

    Oct 16, 2025 · A house cat’s genome is 95.6% tiger, sharing behaviors like scent marking and prey stalking. Cats have an extra organ called the Jacobson's organ that allows them to taste …

  3. Feline | Definition, Species, & Facts | Britannica

    Oct 29, 2025 · A feline is 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 …

  4. Cats & the Feline Family Portal | Britannica

    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. Like all felids, domestic cats …

  5. cat - Kids | Britannica Kids | Homework Help

    The domestic cat, or house cat, is a small mammal that has lived among people for thousands of years. People have kept cats as pets, used them as hunters, and even worshiped them as gods.

  6. Cats as Pets | Pros, Cons, Care, Feeding, Behavior, Training, Health ...

    An overview of the pros and cons of owning a cat, the care and maintenance of cats, typical cat behavior, senior cats, cats for the elderly, as well as common cat health issues and diseases.

  7. cat - Students | Britannica Kids | Homework Help

    The domestic cat is one of the smallest. An adult domestic cat is about 8 to 10 inches (20 to 25 centimeters) high. The length from the tip of the nose to the base of the tail averages 18 to 20 …

  8. Physical features of domestic cats | Britannica

    domestic cat, or house cat , Domesticated carnivore (Felis catus) that retains many characteristics of the larger wild cats but differs in coat and size.

  9. Characteristics and behavior of cats | Britannica

    cat, or feline, Any member of the family Felidae, the most highly specialized group of mammalian carnivores. Modern-type cats appeared in the fossil record about 10 million years ago.

  10. Norwegian Forest Cat | Traits, Size, Colors, & Personality - Britannica

    Oct 7, 2025 · The Norwegian Forest Cat originated in Norway, where it is known as a skogkatt (“forest cat”). Its thick water-resistant overcoat and woolly, insulating undercoat make it well …