Average Life Of A Cat

Introduction

Domestic cats are like the peanut butter and jelly of the pet world. They’re a perfect match: easy to care for, great with kids, affordable, not too needy, and they’ll even entertain themselves on occasion. I mean, what else do you need in a pet? If you’re allergic to both dogs and human affection (or have neither), try getting a cat instead. If nothing else, it sounds like you could use some company. Come on—you know you want one… or two… or nine (kidding).

The domestic cat is a small, typically furry, carnivorous mammal.

Cats are carnivores. They will eat any animal they can catch and kill, including birds and other small animals. They also occasionally eat grasshoppers and other insects.[1] Cats are mammals because they have hair rather than feathers like birds do, they nurse their young with milk produced by the mammary glands in their bodies (not by laying eggs like reptiles), they have warm blood that contains hemoglobin which gives them red blood cells that carry oxygen to their muscles so they can run fast enough to catch prey animals before they escape (like cheetahs who can run up to 60 miles per hour). Some species of cats also have sharp retractable claws that allow them to climb trees as well as hunt for prey on top branches where there’s no cover near ground level [2].

They are often called house cats when kept as indoor pets or simply cats when there is no need to distinguish them from other felids and felines.

You may have heard of the typical cat being called a house cat when it is kept as an indoor pet. This is because there are many other felid and feline species that are not cats, and this label helps differentiate between them. If you see something outside at night that looks like it might be a house cat but also seems to be walking on four legs instead of two, do not get too close! It could be any one of hundreds of other animals such as bears or foxes—or even wolves! Don’t risk your life just because someone told you all cats are harmless companions.

They are often valued by humans for companionship and for their ability to hunt vermin.

Cats are often valued by humans for companionship and for their ability to hunt vermin. Cats have been associated with humans for at least 9,500 years, and are currently the most popular pet in the world.[2]

Cats have been known to extirpate a bird species within specific regions (e.g., Stephens Island wren), presumably because of predation and competition with rats.[3] In some areas outside cats’ native range (even in places such as Australia where there are no native mammals), they have become extremely numerous and may be considered a pest or invasive species.[4][5][6]

There are more than seventy cat breeds recognized by various cat registries.

There are more than seventy cat breeds recognized by various cat registries. The Cat Fanciers’ Association, the world’s largest registry of pedigreed cats, recognizes forty breeds. The International Cat Association recognizes thirty-three breeds. The American Cat Fanciers Association recognizes twenty-eight breeds; and the United Feline Organization (UFO), another large registry, recognizes twenty-four.

One reason for the large number of breeds may be that they have been developed over time to meet different needs and preferences: some are bred for beauty (i.e., long hair), while others were developed to hunt vermin (i.e., short hair). Although some people prefer one type over another—for example, those who enjoy caring for long haired cats may not want a short haired one—the diversity among cat breeds is part of what makes them so popular with humans today!

Cats are similar in anatomy to the other felids, with a strong flexible body, quick reflexes, sharp teeth and retractable claws adapted to killing small prey.

Cats are carnivores that consume other animals for food and cats have developed adaptations for hunting and surviving. Cats are known for their great senses of hearing, sight and smell. These allow cats to be active at night when many other species sleep or rest during the day time.

Most cats tend to be free-roaming; however they can also be kept indoors as pets if this is their preference or necessity (such as people with allergies). They generally live for around 15 years on average but some may live up to 23 years in ideal conditions.[1]

Cat senses fit a crepuscular and predatory ecological niche.

CATS are crepuscular, meaning they are most active at dawn and dusk. This is a result of their natural hunting habits – cats are predators, and the best time to hunt is when the prey animals (such as mice) are out and about themselves. Cats have a great sense of hearing, but not as good as dogs; this makes sense because their prey has to be able to hear them coming.

Cats also have an acute sense of smell – but not quite as sharp as dogs’. The reason for this is that cats only need to find one mouse in order to survive while dogs can catch multiple rabbits or other small animals in one sitting. Cats don’t need such acute senses because they rely on stealth rather than speed when it comes down to catching their next meal!

Cats can hear sounds too faint or too high in frequency for human ears, such as those made by mice and other small rodents.

You know how cats can hear things that humans can’t? That’s not a joke. It’s the truth, and it’s thanks to their incredibly sensitive hearing.

Cats can hear sounds that are far away from them, even if they’re too soft or high in frequency for humans to hear. For example, your cat might be able to hear mice scurrying around in their little mouse hole under the floorboards while you’re watching TV upstairs, despite having an acoustically terrible home theater setup that should theoretically drown out all sound in the rest of your house!

Cats also have super-sensitive inner ears—they can pick up sounds that are many times smaller than what humans can detect with our ears alone (and this is because cats have lots more hairs inside those ears).

They can see in near darkness. Like most other mammals, cats have poorer color vision and a better sense of smell than humans.

While humans have color vision, cats have only two distinct types of cones in their eyes. This means that they can see in near darkness but cannot distinguish between colors as well as a human would. A cat’s visual spectrum is adapted to low light conditions, which allows them to hunt at night and see prey more easily than we do. In addition to this, they have a very good sense of smell and hearing that supplements their overall ability to hunt down food without being seen or discovered by other animals or humans.

Cats, despite being solitary hunters, are a social species and cat communication includes the use of a variety of vocalizations (mewing, purring, trilling, hissing, growling, and grunting), as well as cat pheromones and types of cat-specific body language.

Despite being solitary hunters, cats are a social species and cat communication includes the use of a variety of vocalizations (mewing, purring, trilling, hissing, growling, and grunting), as well as cat pheromones and types of cat-specific body language.

The need to cater to this social aspect is why most people have at least one in their lives. Cats are even more important when you’re single or live alone. They provide company, affection and entertainment when you need it most—especially when you’re feeling lonely or depressed after the breakup with your significant other.

Cats have a high breeding rate; under controlled breeding, they can be bred and shown as registered pedigree pets.

You’ve probably heard that cats are social animals. This means they enjoy spending time with their human caretakers and other cats, but it also means that they’re more likely to bond with you if you spend time with them. Spending quality time with your cat on a regular basis is important for the emotional health of both parties, so make sure you carve out at least an hour a day for your kitty friend!

In addition to being easy to care for, cats are great for people who live in apartments or who travel frequently. If you’re busy or don’t want to commit to owning a dog (or any other pet), then getting a cat could be right up your alley. Though they do require daily care and attention, they don’t need as much exercise as dogs do because they tend not be very active indoors; this makes them ideal pets for those who lead busy lives outside of their home environment because there isn’t much extra energy needed from owners after regular feeding schedules have been established

Your family will love you if you get them a cat (or two).

Cats are a family’s best friend. They’re great pets, and they provide hours of entertainment for all ages.

As an added bonus, cats can also keep mice, snakes, and rats out of your house. Cats will protect you from these pests without you having to do anything at all!

You should get a cat if you want to have some fun while protecting your home at the same time.

Conclusion

You know, I think this is the best thing you’ve read all day. And now that you know everything there is to know about cats, we’re sure you’ll want to get one too! Cats make great pets, and they’re also a lot of fun. (And did we mention that they’re cute?) So what are you waiting for?