Facts about Cats

Facts About

Description of Cats- facts about one of our favorite pets!
Cats are described as a small, feline, carnivorous mammal (Felis catus ) of the family Felidae. This animal has a soft, thick fur coat and has been domesticated since Ancient times and used as a rat or mouse catcher but is most popular as a pet

Facts about different Species of Cats
There are seven different types of Pedigree Cats, the eighth category of cats includes non-pedigree cats, or domestic cats:

  • Longhairs - Persian type cat breeds

  • Longhairs -  Non-Persian cat breeds which include Birmans, Turkish, Maine Coons and Norwegian forest cats
  • British and American Shorthair breeds
  • Other Shorthair breeds
  • Burmese
  • Oriental
  • Siamese
  • Non- pedigree or Domestic cats

Facts about where Cats live and what they eat!
Cats are found in all continents
The diet of Cats consist of meat and fish
Basic Facts about Cats
The name of a male is referred to as a tom, tomcat, ramcat
The name of a neutered male is a gib or gibcat
The name of a female is referred to as a queen, malkin or pussy
The name or offspring, or a baby Cat, is a kitten, kitty, kitling or catling
The average size of a litter of cats is four to six
The collective name for a group of Cats is a clowder or clutter
The sounds made by cats are referred to as a mew, meow, hiss or purr

Facts about the Size of Cats
Fully grown cats reach the height of 8 to 10 inches to their shoulder
An adult cat weighs between ten and twenty pounds

Cool and Fun Facts about the life, behavior and personality of Cats

  • keen sense of smell
  • retractile claws
  • keen sense of smell
  • high standard of cleanliness
  • affectionate
  • reserved
  • enjoys solitary hunting
  • good homing instinct
  • A group of kittens is called a kindle
  • life span of the cat is about 15 years

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