D
Domestic Cat
Felis catus
Least Concern mammal
Measurements
Shoulder Height
25 cm
10"
Body Length
46 cm
1'6"
Weight
4.5 kg
10 lbs
About Domestic Cat
The domestic cat is one of the most popular pets worldwide. Average cats measure about 46cm in body length and weigh around 4.5 kg. They are skilled hunters with excellent night vision.
Classification
- Class
- Mammalia
- Order
- Carnivora
- Family
- Felidae
- Genus
- Felis
Ecology
- Diet
- carnivore
- Habitat
- forest, grassland, desert
- Continent
- Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, South America, Oceania
Fun Fact
Cats spend approximately 70% of their lives sleeping -- about 13-16 hours per day.
Related Species
A
African Elephant
Loxodonta africana
3.3 m tall, 6.0 t
A
Asian Elephant
Elephas maximus
2.8 m tall, 4.0 t
B
Blue Whale
Balaenoptera musculus
4.5 m tall, 140.0 t
G
Giraffe
Giraffa camelopardalis
5.5 m tall, 1.2 t
P
Polar Bear
Ursus maritimus
1.5 m tall, 450 kg
G
Grizzly Bear
Ursus arctos horribilis
1.3 m tall, 360 kg