what is a cat?

Answer 1

The cat, also called the domestic cat or house cat, is a small carnivorous mammal of the subspecies Felis silvestris catus. Its most immediate pre-domestication ancestor is believed to be the African wild cat, Felis silvestris lybica and both species have 38 chromosomes.[1] The cat has been living in close association with humans for somewhere between 3,500 and 8,000 years.[2]

There are dozens of breeds of cat, some hairless or tailless as a result of mutations, and they exist in a variety of different colors. They are skilled predators and have been known to hunt over one thousand different species for food. They are also intelligent animals, and some can be trained or learn by themselves to manipulate simple mechanisms such as lever-handled doors and flush toilets.

They communicate by calling ("meow"/"miaou"), purring, hissing, growling, chirping, clicking, grunting, and about a hundred other vocalizations and body language.[3] Cats in colonies use a mix of vocalizations and body language to communicate with each other.

Much like some other domesticated animals (such as the horse), cats may also still live effectively in the wild. Contrary to the popular conception of the cat as a solitary animal, cats often form small colonies in the wild.

The cat's association with humans leads it to figure prominently in the mythology and legends of several cultures, including those of the ancient Egyptians, ancient Chinese, and Norse. Good luck if your getting one!!

-Chad

Answer 2

The cat, also called the domestic cat or house cat, is a small carnivorous mammal of the subspecies Felis silvestris catus. Its most immediate pre-domestication ancestor is believed to be the African wild cat, Felis silvestris lybica and both species have 38 chromosomes. The cat has been living in close association with humans for somewhere between 3,500 and 8,000 years

Answer 3

a cat is shaped like a watermelon on a tripod and travels backwards through time through the power of flatulence. they can do this because of their unique digestive systems which require marmite and the saliva of other animals. cats also eat a lot of broccoli and cauliflower. they are friendly and have been known to save drowning humans but they don't make very good pets since they are huge. the largest cat on record was over 70 feet tall and 35 feet in diameter.

Answer 4

Pure Love!

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Answer 5

a cat

Answer 6

a cat is a furry four legged animal that is not a dog,goat,sheep,deer,cow,or any other four legged furry animal.
you really are bored aren't you?
but truly,cats are the chosen children of the gods.just ask one,they'll be happy to tell you,after they adopt you and train you in how to be a proper pet for a cat.

Answer 7

It's a purry motor that licks you during the night, snuggles under the blanket with you and looks at you with love. It loves you beyond measure, never yells at you, is never controlling or cruel, and will love you forever.

Sounds better than a husband to me! I have 6 of them.

Answer 8

Huh

Answer 9

a mammal with a tail, except for the Manx which has no tail, ears, mouth nose, eyes, bones, organs, blood, stomach fluid, of and a meow.

Answer 10

a livig creature from kingdom animalia,class mammalia,n if i am notwrong from the genera felis.