Domestic Cat
Felis catus · Mammal, Vertebrate, Warm-blooded, Domestic
Animal Family
Felidae, order Carnivora; Class Mammalia
Animal Category
Domestic Pet
Breed / Variety
Orange Tabby
Conservation Status
Not Evaluated (Domestic species), though feral populations can impact local wildlife.
About This Creature
Small carnivorous mammal with a rounded head, short snout, soft fur featuring orange tabby stripes and white markings, and a flexible body.
Physical Characteristics
Features characteristic feline anatomy including retractable claws, pointed ears, whiskers, almond-shaped eyes, and a long balancing tail.
Behavior & Temperament
Independent yet social, territorial, agile, primarily crepuscular or nocturnal hunters, communicating via purring, meowing, and body language.
Habitat & Diet
Origin Region
Globally distributed; domesticated worldwide from ancestors originating in the Near East and North Africa.
Habitat
Urban/Suburban, Agricultural; Terrestrial
Diet & Nutrition
Obligate carnivore relying primarily on animal protein, requiring essential nutrients like taurine.
Lifespan & Health
Typically 12 to 15 years in the wild/free-roaming and up to 20 years in captivity with proper care.
Special Characteristics
Exceptional night vision, acute hearing, incredible agility with a righting reflex, and deep historical association with human civilization.
Ecological Information
Acts as an apex predator for small rodents and pests in urban and agricultural environments, though invasive outdoor populations can threaten native wildlife.