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Facts & Info About Cats
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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 |
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Understanding Scientific names of animals
The scientists who study animals (zoology) are called zoologists. Each animal that is studied is classified, that is, split into descriptive groups starting with main groups ( vertebrates and invertebrates ) the Families of animals are also included such as Ursidae ( the family of bears) and the families are then split into species such as Ursus americanus (American Black Bear) |
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
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Facts about where Cats live and what they eat!
Cats are found in all continents
The diet of Cats consist of meat and fish
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Basic Facts about CatsThe 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 | |
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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 poundsCool 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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What does that word mean??
Some fascinating information & facts about the words that are often used to describe animals! Read the information and decide how Cats should be described!- What is a Mammal?
- What is a Vertebrate?
- A Vertebrate is an animal that has a backbone which consists of ring-like bones, called vertebrae, that protect the soft spinal cord
- What is an Invertebrate?
- An Invertebrate animal does not have a backbone. They are also cold-blooded which means their body temperature changes according to the environment environment
- What is a Carnivore?
- A Carnivore is an animal which eats mainly meat
- What is a Herbivore?
- A Herbivore is an animal which eats mainly plants and grass
- What is an Omnivore?
- An Omnivore is an animal which eats both meat and plants
- What is an Amphibian?
- An Amphibian is an animal spend part of its life under water (breathing with gills) and the remainder on land (breathing with lungs)
Some fascinating information & facts about the words that are often used to describe animals! Read the information and decide how a Cats should be described! |
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Endangered Species
Wild life experts consider that small Cats are not an endangered species, unlike some of the large cats
An endangered species is one that is in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range. The Causes of a species of animal becoming endangered are due to Habitat Destruction such as the rainforest, introduction of exotic species, disease, water pollution, global warming and over exploitation of natural resources. As people are made aware of the facts about endangered species, initiatives such as Recycling are increasing in popularity. Endangered Species Organizations are dedicated to saving and preserving the world's most endangered wildlife. Interesting facts about Endangered Species.
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Cats Facts and Information about Cats
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