Cat (Domestic) in natural habitat
Domesticated

Cat (Domestic)

Felis catus

About

The domestic cat is a small, carnivorous mammal that has been domesticated for thousands of years. They are popular pets known for their independence, agility, and ability to hunt rodents.

Habitat

Domestic - homes and urban areas worldwide

Diet

Carnivorous - primarily meat

In Pop Culture

Garfield

comic

Garfield is a lazy, overweight orange tabby cat known for his love of lasagna and disdain for Mondays.

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Fun Facts

  • Cats have excellent night vision and can see in light levels six times lower than what humans need.
  • They spend 70% of their lives sleeping.
  • Cats have over 20 muscles that control their ears.

Conservation

StatusDomesticated

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