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Cat

Felis catus

Classification

Family
Felidae

The cat (Felis catus), also called domestic cat and house cat, is a small domesticated carnivorous mammal. It is an obligate carnivore, requiring a predominantly meat-based diet. Its retractable claws are adapted to killing small prey species such as mice and rats.

Distribution

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