"In ancient times cats were worshipped as gods, they have not forgotten this."

Terry Pratchett

Cats.

This site explores the grace and beauty of all cats, deepening into the idea of how cats were perceived throughout the years, different types of cats, and more!

Why are domesticated cats "one of" the best species to have as a pet? Here are some common reasons from cat lovers:


While all of this is great, I want to leave you with my most important reasons why I think cats are "one of" the best domesticated species on the planet:

  1. They are selective with the people they love, so their love is special.
  2. They are super affectionate once you gain their love.
  3. They are a beautiful and celestial species.

Cat Videos

Watch the amazing wild cat named Gyra attempt to catch her prey!
This video explores all the different species of cats, their celebrations across the world, how they became one of the most popular domestic pet species, and much more.
Why do cats hunt? BBC covers the instincts of cats, their reasons for hunting and how their minds work.
Got a cat of your own? Entertain them by putting this youtube playlist on the television for them.

Domestic Cats vs. Wild Cats

Genes Vocals Body
Domestic Cat Has more mutation on genes to do with behaviours such as affection, memory and ability to be tamed through stimuli. Ability to purr Tend to be much smaller in size, with the exception of the Maine Coon breed, which can weigh up to 15.9kg depending on diet and genes.
Wild Cat Tend to be more aggressive to be able to survive the wild. Necessity to dominate is more prevalent as big cats often hunt and eat in groups. Mostly roar and unable to purr Much larger range in sizes, from the small Sand Cats weighing up to 3.5kg, to the Liger, weighing up to 725kg.

Cat Images

The beautiful Black Footed Cat!
Norweigan Forest Cats in the snow
The silent Canada Lynx crossing the U.S state.
A sand cat, mostly found sunbathing in North Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia.
The comical Pallas Cat.
The species named after the appearance of their ears - Caracal, Turkish for "black ears".