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Cat
The domestic cat (Latin: *Felis catus*) is a carnivorous mammal of the cat family. According to genetic studies, all domestic cats originate from a group of self-domesticated wild cats of the steppe (Libyan) cat subspecies (*Felis silvestris lybica*). This occurred approximately 10,000 years ago in the Middle East[1]. Although all wild cats can interbreed, there is no evidence that any subspecies of wild cat other than the Libyan cat participated in the phylogeny of the domestic cat.
The first archaeological evidence of the domestication of the domestic cat was found in Cyprus and dates back to 7500 BC[2]. In ancient Egypt, the cat was considered a sacred animal, and its killing was punishable by death. Today, the cat is one of the most popular pets.
The word "cat" can refer to either the biological species in general or to a female cat. Males are called toms or also cats. A kitten (plural: kittens) is a young cat. Sometimes cats are called "kitty," and they are called "kitty-kitty" (or a shortened, rapidly repeated series of the sounds "k" and "s": [k-s-k-s-k-s-k-s]), and they are chased away with "shoo."
There are many breeds of cats, from long-haired (Persian cat) to hairless (Sphynx). Despite the fact that cats have been domesticated for quite a long time, they are able to survive in the wild. Cats usually hunt alone, but sometimes they form small colonies. They are quite intelligent, which allows some cats to use simple mechanisms (a door handle or a toilet flush valve). Cats also have good eyesight, sense of smell, and hearing.
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Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animals
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Phylum: Chordates
Class: Mammals
Infraclass: Placental mammals
Order: Carnivores
Family: Felidae
Subfamily: Felinae
Genus: *Felis*
Species: Wildcat
Subspecies: Domestic cat
Latin name
*Felis silvestris catus*
Synonyms
*Felis catus* Linnaeus, 1758
*Felis catus domestica* Erxleben, 1777