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Cats

Any member of the family Felidae, including the domestic cat, Felis catus, and many non-domestic species.

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Marbled cat

Animals; Cats

The marbled cat is a small wild cat of South and Southeast Asia. The mean body and head measurement is twenty inches. The tail is slightly longer than the head-body measurement by one half to one ...

Black cat

Animals; Cats

A black cat is a feline with black fur. It is not a particular breed of cat and may be mixed or of a specific breed. The Bombay, known for its sleek black fur, is an example of a black cat.

Sand cat

Animals; Cats

A small wild cat with a plain yellow to greyish coat, a dark-ringed tail, and large eyes, live in the deserts of North Africa and southwestern Asia.

Jungle cat

Animals; Cats

A small wildcat that has a yellowish or greyish coat with dark markings on the legs and tail, living in dry forests from Egypt to Southeast Asia.

Oncilla

Animals; Cats

A small spotted felid found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.Also known as the Little Spotted Cat.

Leopard

Animals; Cats

A large, solitary cat that has a yellowish-brown or brown coat with black spots and usually hunts at night, widespread in the forests of Africa and southern Asia.

Lynx

Animals; Cats

A wild cat with yellowish-brown fur (sometimes spotted), a short tail, and tufted ears, found chiefly in the northern latitudes of North America and Eurasia.

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