Domestic Cat
Felis catus
- Habitat
- Usually in or near human settlements, including homes, farms and urban areas.
- Diet
- Carnivorous; free-ranging cats hunt small animals such as rodents and birds, while pets receive human-provided food.
- Identification clues
- A small feline with retractable claws; coat length, color and pattern vary widely among breeds.
- Did you know?
- Backward-pointing structures on the tongue help comb and clean the fur.
Identification practice
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A small, rounded mammal with short legs, a pointed snout and spines over its back.
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