Cat Species

While a domestic cat, which is scientifically classified as Felis catus in comparison to Felis slivestris or the wildcat, has become the most familiar feline for most of us due to many centuries of close human-cat coexistence, other cat family species names include more than 40 known felines, with all of them descending from a common ancestor. The same with house cat species, or domestic cat species as they are also referred to, big cat species also vary in size, coat pattern, anatomy, body structure, behavior and predatory habits, but at the same time all types of species of cats, from diminutive Singapura cats to the biggest cat species like lions, leopards, jaguars, cheetahs, cougars and tigers, are quite easily to identify for a number of features, some of which are fondness of heights, strictly carnivorous diet, excellent hunting habits, and of course, the famous "catlike" seeming fragility, slenderness, gracefulness and incredible power hidden beneath.

From the most common domestic cat species to endangered cat species, all kinds of cats share much more than their apparent likeness. In addition to aforementioned hunting habits and carnivorous nature, different kinds of cats are also well known for their highly developed adaptation skills. In such a way, throughout their history, various kinds of cats have lived in high mountain ranges, dry deserts, thick jungles, swampy grasslands, steppe areas and cold climates. So, although, for instance, different kinds of Siamese cats that are believed to descent from Southern Asian ancestors, and such endangered cat species as Arabian Leopard, Florida Panther and Canadian Lynx seem to have so many differences in terms of appearance, anatomy and behavior, there are still basic characteristics that mark them all as a cat, or feline.

Interestingly, along with the fact that house cat species resemble big cat species at a certain score, it has been noticed by many that different kinds of Siamese cats, Manx cats, Persian cat, Maine Coon cats and other different kinds of cats that undergo Felis catus classification have something in common with their owners as well. Expectedly, such likeliness is primarily related to behavioral characteristics, rather than outer appearance. So, what kind of cat are you? Most probably, you will find a detailed answer after asking yourself "What kind of cat do I have?" and “What features does he or she possess?”.

Different types of species of cats, no matter whether domesticated kinds of cats or the biggest cat species are being discussed, are so numerous and versatile that you may find it useful and exciting to learn as much as possible about all kinds of cats on our planet, along with different cat family species names, their physical characteristics, lifecycles, hunting and feeding habits, habitat or ecological role features, along with many other related issues thanks to the convenience of the Internet and our helpful assistance in your search for quality information.