Wednesday, 7 May 2014

The Cat

Introduction

Cats, also called domestic cats, are carnivorous.  Mammals, of the family Feline. Cats have been domesticated for 10,000 years old. They are currently the most popular pets in the world. Cats eat mice, and this is still their main "job" in farms throughout the world. Later they were kept because they are friendly and good companions.

Behaviour

Cats are active carnivores, meaning they hunt live prey. Their main prey is small mammals, like mice. They will also stalk, and sometimes kill and eat birds. Cats eat a wide variety of prey, including insects, and seem especially to like house flies. Cats are quiet animals, making them popular pets. Young kittens are playful.

Communication

Cats use many different sounds for communication, including meowing, purring, trilling, hissing, growling, squeaking, chirping, clicking and grunting. Body posture is also important. The whole shape of the body changes when a cat is relaxed, or when it is alert.







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