So, What Exactly Are Cats?
A cat (Felis catus, often referred to as a domestic cat) is a small, carnivorous mammal. Cats are the only
domesticated species of the taxonomic family Felidae, which also includes big cats such as lions, tigers, and panthers.
Cats have strong, flexible bodies; fast reflexes; sharp, pointed teeth; retractable claws; and strong night vision.
According to the International Cat Association, there are 71 cat breeds.
Taxonomy
- Kingdom: Anamalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Mammalia
- Suborder: Feliformia
- Family: Felidae
- Genus: Felis
- Species: Felis catus
Cat Sounds in Different Languages
- English: Meow
- Estonian: Näu
- French: Miaou
- Italian: Miao
- Japanese: Nyan
- Korean: Yaong
- Russian: Myau
- Spanish: Miau
- Swedish: Mjau