Small Animal Cats

Some animals like cats, dogs and lions have padded feet. These are called _________.

• hooves

• paws

• ankle

• foot

What would be an example of a predator-prey relationship in this food chain?

• sun and rat

• rat and plant

• cat and lizard

• rat and lizard

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In a typical ecosystem food chain, cats will eat small lizards or rats and those lizards will eat insects and those insects will eat plants....and or course we know the plants get energy from the sun! What would happen if all of the lizards died?

• Nothing. They wouldn't affect this food chain.

• The insect population may increase.

• Plants would decrease.

• Cats would have nothing to eat.

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What does it typically mean when a cat wags its tail while lying down?

• The cat is completely relaxed

• The cat is annoyed or irritated

• The cat is trying to get comfortable

• The cat is dreaming

What breed of cat is this?

• Scottish Fold

• Persian Cat

• Siamese Cat

• Bengal Cat

Why do cats typically purr?

• As a sign of hunger

• To communicate with other cats

• As a self-soothing behavior or to express contentment

• To warn off predators

What is the primary purpose of a cat's whiskers?

• To help them see in the dark

• To detect changes in their environment

• To attract mates

• To store fat

Which of the following is a common reason cats knead with their paws?

• To sharpen their claws

• To mark their territory

• To show affection and comfort

• To prepare for sleep

What is the scientific term for a cat's ability to land on its feet after a fall?

• Righting reflex

• Equilibrium balance

• Feline agility

• Paw positioning

Why do cats have retractable claws?

• To climb trees more easily

• To protect their claws when not in use

• To dig for food

• To swim better

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