The domestic cat, domestic cat or cat (Felis catus [3] or Felis silvestris catus [1]) is a mammal of the order Carnivora, family Felidae, subfamily Felinae. It has been with humans for over 9,500 years [4] and is currently the best known pet in the world. [5] The domestic cat is very close to the European wild cat (Felis silvestris silvestris), as well as to the African wild cat (Felis silvestris libyca).), together forming a unique species: Felis silvestris.
