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The Cats PortalFelidae (/ˈfiːləˌdiː/FEE-lə-dee) is thefamily ofmammals in theorderCarnivora colloquially referred to ascats. A member of this family is also called afelid (/ˈfiːlɪd,-ləd/FEE-lid, -ləd). The 41 extant Felidae species exhibit the greatest diversity in fur patterns of all terrestrial carnivores. Cats have retractile claws, slender muscular bodies and strong flexible forelimbs. Their teeth and facial muscles allow for a powerful bite. They are allobligate carnivores, and most are solitary predators ambushing or stalking their prey. Wild cats occur in Africa, Europe, Asia and the Americas. Some wild cat species are adapted to forest and savanna habitats, some toarid environments, and a few also to wetlands and mountainous terrain. Their activity patterns range fromnocturnal andcrepuscular todiurnal, depending on their preferred prey species. (Full article...) Selected species -show another Geoffroy's cat (Leopardus geoffroyi) is a small wildcat native to the southern and central regions ofSouth America. It is around the size of adomestic cat. It is listed asLeast Concern on theIUCN Red List due to it being widespread and abundant over its range. (Full article...) List articles
Related portalsWikiProjectsSelected breed -show another A Blue Spotted Australian Mist female TheAustralian Mist (formerly known asSpotted Mist) is abreed ofcat developed inAustralia. It is a cross between theAbyssinian cat, theBurmese cat, and the AustralianTabby cat. The Australian Mist has a distinct and uniquecoat pattern hence the name. (Full article...) Did you know... -show different entries
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