• Key Information
  • Cats

  • Species
    Felis catus
  • Diet
    Carnivore
  • Length
    18 inches
  • Height
    9–10 inches
  • Weight
    9 to 11 lb
  • Lifespan
    9 to 15 years
  • Classification
    Mammalia > Carnivora > Felidae
  • Conservation Status
    Not Threatened
  • Habitat
    Most places on Earth
  • Learning Point
  • The cat, is one of the most popular pets that humans have, and have become a companion in our homes to help keep mice out of homes, and to give us entertainment as we watch their funny characters.
  • Project
  • Draw your favorite breed of cat.
  • Location
  • Places
    Worldwide
  • Fun Facts
  • Cats are found in almost every place on Earth and belong to one key group of felines, felis catis, from which we have about 60 breeds of cat.
  • Cats are able to jump and move around because of their agility, including twisting and turning themselves upright as they fall through the air.
  • Cats can survive in the wild very well, and many live in the wild because they have been abandoned as pets.
  • In 2021, the estimated global cat population was about 700 million.