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A Feline Journey, Felidae, Digitigrade, Claws, Australian Cats, Obligate…
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Digitigrade
"Cats are known for their speed and leaping ability, enabled by their posture. Felines walk on their toes with their ankles above the ground. The joint acts as a pivot point, providing them with leverage for a spring-like jump."
Claws
"Nearly every cat species is equipped with retractable claws, allowing them to walk silently and keep their nails sharp when not in use. The front claws grip prey, while the back can gut an animal's stomach."
Australian Cats
"There is no cat species native to the Australian continent. Instead, they come from domestic cats brought over in the late 18th century. Cats have since overtaken the ecosystem, wiping out one billion mammals a year."
Obligate Carnivores
"Cats must hunt other animals to survive. The high levels of proteins and fats found in prey supply them with energy, and the water within the meat keeps them hydrated."
Acute Senses
"A cat is an efficient predator with keen senses. Its ears can rotate up to 180 degrees to identify the source of a sound, its nose is 14 times more powerful than a human's, and its eyes are set wide for a large field of view."
Scrapey Tongue
"A cat's tongue has several small spikes called filiform papillae, which it uses to scrape the bones of a carcass, easily removing nutrients from the meat. These spikes are also used for grooming, where they comb excess debris from fur.:"
Short Skull
"Cats rely on their strong jaw muscles to survive in the wild. To make room for these large muscles, cat skulls evolve to be relatively flat, allowing them to bite with precision and power."
Flexibility
"Elastic discs connect each vertebra in a cat's spine, allowing them to rotate their head and body up to 180 degrees. This flexibility allows them to contort their bodies as they fall so they can successfully land on their feet."
Patterned Coats
"The coloring and markings on a cat's coat help it blend with its surroundings. Stripes break up an animal's outline into smaller segments, spots mimic the appearances of shadows, and solid colors match specific environments."
Whiskers
"Embedded deep in the skin of their legs and faces, a cat's whiskers contribute to its sense of touch. Even a sightless cat can navigate their environment with their whiskers, each of which are equipped with sensory organs."
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