Cat (animal)
A cat is a carnivorous mammal in the family Felidae, a group that includes domestic cats and wild species such as lions, lynxes, and ocelots.
Felidae: The mammal family containing cats, from domestic cats to lions and tigers. This family is the biological group that includes every cat.
Cat predation: The capture and killing of prey by cats, usually through stalking, pursuit, and a pouncing attack. This sequence explains how cats use stealth and speed to catch prey.
Felidae evolution: The evolutionary history and diversification of the cat family. It traces how modern cats arose from ancestral felids.
Veterinary medicine: The branch of medicine concerned with the health and treatment of animals. Veterinary medicine addresses cats' preventive care, illness, and injury.
Canidae: The mammal family that includes dogs, wolves, foxes, and jackals. Canids are a familiar carnivoran family with different hunting and social patterns.
Carnivora: The mammal order that includes cats, dogs, bears, seals, and related animals. Cats belong to this broader order of mostly meat-eating mammals.
Cat communication: The exchange of signals among cats and between cats and other animals through sound, scent, posture, and touch. Cats combine vocal and nonvocal signals to convey their state and intentions.
Domestication of the cat: The gradual development of the domestic cat from wild ancestors through association with humans. Domestication explains the distinct history of the house cat within Felidae.
Feline infectious diseases: Diseases caused by infectious agents that affect domestic and wild cats. Infectious disease is a major concern in cat health and population management.
Viverridae: A family of carnivorous mammals that includes civets and genets. Civets resemble cats in some ways but belong to a separate family.