The cat, also called the domestic cat or house cat, is a small carnivorous mammal of the subspecies Felis silvestris catus. Its most immediate pre-domestication ancestor is believed to be the African wild cat, Felis silvestris lybica. The cat has been living in close association with humans for somewhere between 3,500 and 8,000 years.
There are dozens of breeds of cat, some hairless or tailless as a result of mutations, and they exist in a variety of different colors. They are skilled predators and have been known to hunt over one thousand different species for food. They are also intelligent animals, and some can be trained or learn by themselves to manipulate simple mechanisms such as lever-handled doors and flush toilets.
They communicate by calling ("meow"/"miaou"), purring, hissing, growling, chirping, clicking, grunting, and about a hundred other vocalizations and body language. "Meows Mean More To Cat Lovers" Channel3000.com. URL Accessed June 14, 2006. Cats in colonies use a mix of vocalizations and body language to communicate with each other.
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Cat Cabinet - Collection of art objects wholly centered around the theme of the cat. Includes biographies of famous painters of cats. Located in the Netherlands. [English, Dutch]
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Cat Museum - Located in East Malaysia. Includes a list of exhibits, events and activities.
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Moscow Cat Museum - A collection of facts and thoughts connected with the theme of the cat in art and life, mostly with a Russian perspective.
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