| TheàcatàFelis catus is aàdomesticàspeciesàof smallàcarnivorousàmammal.It is the only domesticated species in the familyàFelidaeàand is often referred to as theàdomestic catàto distinguish it from the wild members of the family. A cat can either be aàhouse cat, aàfarm catàor aàferal cat; the latter ranges freely and avoids human contact.Domestic cats are valued by humans for companionship and their ability to huntàrodents. About 60àcat breedsàare recognized by variousàcat registries. 
 
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