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This page describes the domestic cat (Felis catus), a small carnivorous mammal commonly kept as a pet. Cats are obligate carnivores requiring meat-based diets, with retractable claws adapted for hunting small prey like mice and rats. They possess strong, flexible bodies, quick reflexes, sharp teeth, and well-developed night vision and sense of smell. Despite being social animals, they are solitary hunters and crepuscular predators. Cat communication includes meowing, purring, trilling, hissing, growling, grunting, and body language. They can hear sounds beyond human auditory range.