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Cat Facts

Felis catus

Discover fascinating facts about cats — habitat, diet, lifespan, and more!

🔬 Scientific Classification

kingdom
Animalia
phylum
Chordata
class
Mammalia
order
Carnivora
family
Felidae
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Habitat

Domestic, worldwide

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Diet

Carnivorous (meat, commercial cat food)

Lifespan

12–18 years

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Size

23–25 cm at shoulder, 46 cm body length

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Conservation

Not Evaluated (domesticated)

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Scientific Name

Felis catus

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  • 02Cats cannot taste sweetness due to a genetic deficiency.
  • 03The oldest known pet cat was found in a 9,500-year-old grave in Cyprus.
  • 04A cat's purr vibrates at 25–150 Hz, a frequency known to promote bone and tissue healing.

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