Cat facts for kids
Companion Animals · Homes and human settlements worldwide
- Biology and species
- Domestic cat (Felis catus). Cats are carnivorous mammals with senses suited to detecting small prey. Cats differ in how much social contact they seek; give them space and hiding places.
- Social life
- Cats differ in how much social contact they seek; give them space and hiding places.
- How they talk
- Cats communicate through scent, posture and sounds.
- Babies
- Kittens depend on their mother for milk and warmth.
- Adaptations
- Whiskers sense nearby contact and movement; they do not let cats see in total darkness.
Conservation evidence
This entry describes a domestic animal. Domestic breed welfare and wild-species conservation are different questions; no global wild population estimate is assigned here.
Collectible rarity labels are game rewards, not conservation categories. Historical figures and dated assessments are not live population counts.
Sources for this animal
Did you know?
- Cats are carnivorous mammals with senses suited to detecting small prey.
- Cats need animal-derived nutrients in a properly formulated diet; ask a vet about feeding.
- Whiskers sense nearby contact and movement; they do not let cats see in total darkness.
Quick answers
Where do cats live?
Homes and human settlements worldwide
What biology facts should we know about cats?
Domestic cat (Felis catus). Cats are carnivorous mammals with senses suited to detecting small prey. Cats differ in how much social contact they seek; give them space and hiding places.
Do cats live in groups?
Cats differ in how much social contact they seek; give them space and hiding places.
How do cats communicate?
Cats communicate through scent, posture and sounds.
What conservation information is available for cats?
This entry describes a domestic animal. Domestic breed welfare and wild-species conservation are different questions; no global wild population estimate is assigned here.
Facts describe the species or group named above. Follow the sources for evidence and assessment dates; findings about one species do not automatically apply to all related animals.