We just learned about the European Wildcat.
Another type of cat is the Domestic Cat, also called felis catus.
Domestic means being friendly in a house.
Cats have been friends and helpers to humans for thousands of years!
Scientists think cats and people first became friends because cats would help catch mice and rats that were pests in the house, and because they were friendly and liked to be petted and played with.
Just like there are a bunch of types of dogs out there, some people have named about 60 different types of cats.
Some types are like tabby, siamese or kinkalow!
There are are about 95 million pet cats in the USA.
(from: wikipedia - cat)
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