A majestic Sphynx cat with piercing blue eyes and a regal posture.
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Domestic Cat

Felis catus

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3 photos · first photographed 2022-06-16

Distribution

Range

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Range: iNaturalist (CC BY 4.0) · Base map: Natural Earth (public domain)

Quick facts

Group
Mammals
Family
Felidae
Size
23–25 cm (shoulder)
Weight
4–5 kg
Diet
Carnivore
Lifespan
12–16 yrs
Habitat
Homes, Urban, Farmland

About

The cat, also called domestic cat and house cat, is a small domesticated carnivorous mammal. It is a member of Felidae, the family of mammals in the order Carnivora also colloquially referred to as cats. It is an obligate carnivore, requiring a predominantly meat-based diet.

Description from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0), abridged.

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