N/A (Subject is a domestic cat)
Scientific Name: Felis catus
Order & Family: Order Carnivora, Family Felidae
Size: Typically 9-10 inches tall and 8-10 pounds, though highly variable by breed.
Natural Habitat
Domestic households, urban environments, and wild habitats globally.
Diet & Feeding
Obligate carnivore; primarily eats meat, requiring nutrients like taurine found in animal tissue.
Behavior Patterns
Crepuscular hunters, territorial, known for grooming, purring, and elaborate social or solitary play.
Risks & Benefits
Benefits: Pest control and companionship. Risks: Potential for scratches/bites (infection risk) and impact on local wildlife populations if allowed outdoors.
Identified on: 3/14/2026