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Cat Did you know that your pet cat is related to big cats like lions and leopards? All members of the cat family, including the domestic cat, have similar physical traits. They all have soft fur, sharp claws and teeth, and excellent eyesight and hearing. They also are carnivores—meaning they only eat meat. Wild members […]

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Cats Abyssinian Cat Abyssinian cats are very affectionate. They are one of the oldest domestic cat breeds. Skeleton of a Cat A cat’s skeleton has more than 230 bones. A human skeleton has only 206. Persian Cat Persian cats are one of the most popular cat breeds. They come in many colors, although American Curl […]

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Cats A cat lies on your lap, purring contentedly. Suddenly it snaps to attention. Its whiskers twitch. Its ears stand up. It launches itself at the windowsill. It makes a strange sound and bats at the window. It’s after a squirrel on the back fence. That’s a cat for you. Cats outnumber dogs as the […]

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