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The cat (Felis catus) is a small mammal.[1][2] It is the only domesticated species in the family Felidae and often referred to as the domestic cat to distinguish it from wild members of the family.[3] The cat is either a house cat or a farm cat, which are pets, or a feral cat, which ranges freely and avoids human contact.[4] A house cat is valued by humans for companionship and for its ability to hunt rodents. About 60 cat breeds are recognized by various cat registries.[5]
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