The cat (Felis catus) is a domestic species of small carnivorous mammal.
It is the only domesticated species in the family Felidae and is
commonly referred to as the domestic cat or house cat to distinguish it
from the wild members of the family. Cats are commonly kept as house
pets but can also be farm cats or feral cats; the feral cat ranges
freely and avoids human contact. Domestic cats are valued by humans for
companionship and their ability to kill small rodents. About 60 cat
breeds are recognized by various cat registries.
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