Cat Worksheet Questions

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Select the correct Taxonomic Ranking for Cats (Kingdom through Species): Kingdom: Animalia, Phylum: Chordata, Class: Mammalia, Order: Carnivora, Family: Felidae, Genus: Felis, Species: Felis catus

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Kingdom: Animalia, Phylum: Chordata, Class: Mammalia, Order: Carnivora, Family: Felidae, Genus: Felis, Species: Felis catus

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Select the correct terms for male, female, baby, group, and giving birth for cats.

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Tom, Queen, Kitten, Clowder, Queening

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What is unique about cats' claws?

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Cats' claws are retractable.

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Which of the following lists correctly includes 2 pros and 2 cons of declawing a cat?
Pros: Prevents furniture scratching, reduces injury risk; Cons: Causes pain, may lead to behavioral issues.

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Pros: Prevents furniture scratching, reduces injury risk; Cons: Causes pain, may lead to behavioral issues.

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How do cats file their claws on their own? What can we give them to help with this?

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Cats file their claws by scratching surfaces, and we can give them scratching posts to help.

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Cats are split into 2 broad classifications. What are they?

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Domestic and Wild

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The breed registry organization for cats we discussed in class is:

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The Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)

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How many breeds of cats does this group recognize?

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42

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List the 4 groups this organization further breaks cats into. What are they?

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House cats, Wild cats, Big cats, Hybrid cats

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Cats are considered low-maintenance because:

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They require minimal grooming and can be left alone for longer periods.