Cat is a small furry, domesticated carnivorous mammal and a skillful predator. No matter their breed, all domestic cats belong to one species ( Felis catus) . The scientific name for cat is Felis catus, where Felis is genus name. Cats are known by their companionship with humans and the ability to hunt household pests. Cats outnumber dogs as the favorite pet of Americans. Cats have had a long known relationship with humans since ancient times. Nearly 4000 years ago, ancient Egyptians may have domesticated cats. Archeological evidence demonstrates that early Egyptians worshipped a cat goddess and mummified their beloved cats along with them for their journey to their next life as well. Cats were once feared and hated in Europe. In that time, cats were believed to be connected with witches and the devil. Fear of cats led to the superstition that a black cat crossing your path brings bad luck.
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