What are cats?
Q: What are cats?
A: Cats, also known as domestic cats (Felis catus), are small, carnivorous mammals of the family Felidae.
Q: How long have cats been domesticated?
A: Cats have been domesticated (tamed) for nearly 10,000 years.
Q: Why do people keep cats as pets?
A: People keep cats as pets for hunting rodents and companionship.
Q: What is a kitty?
A: A kitty is another word for a cat.
Q: What is a young cat called?
A: A young cat is called a kitten.
Q: Are there different breeds of cats?
A: Yes, there are about 92 breeds of domestic cats which can be shorthair, longhair or hairless.
Q: What are big and small wild cats called?
A Big wild cats are well-known animals such as lions, tigers, leopards, jaguars, pumas and cheetahs while small wild cats include lynx found in northern Europe.
