Purr-fect Facts
Are cats able to see at night?
yes
What is the biggest reason that felines are endangered?
Habitat Loss
Do cats have sharp teeth?
Yes, they use it to bite and tear food
What kind of habitat do Snow Leopards live in?
They live in high up in cold, rocky mountains
Baby cats are called kittens
True
How many feline species are there?
37
Why are felines losing their homes?
People cut down the trees in the forest
Why do cats have whiskers?
They use their whiskers to feel their surroundings
Where do Lions live?
Grasslands and Dry Deserts
Lions are smaller than House Cats
False, Lions are almost twice the size of a house cat
Are cats vertebrates or invertebrates?
They are vertebrates, they have a backbone
Can climate change hurt the felines?
Yes, the weather can change and make it harder for felines to survive
Why do cats eyes glow in the dark?
They have a special layer in their eyes called tapetum lucidum
Are felines good at adapting to their surroundings?
Yes, they can quickly adapt to wherever they are
Felines are Prey
False, they are predators
Which feline species is the fastest?
A cheetah, they can run up to 70 miles per hour
This big striped cat is the largest feline in the world and is endangered because people hunt it and cut down its forests. What animal is it?
A Tiger
Cat's eyes are sensitive to which two colors?
Blue and Green
Why do Tigers and Leopards like living in the jungle?
So they can sneak up on their prey
Felines mostly eat meat
True, they are carnivores
Some big cats can roar, but others can’t. Which of these cats cannot roar? the Lion, the Tiger, the Cheetah, or the Leopard?
Cheetahs can’t roar, they make chirping sounds instead, kind of like birds!
The Iriomoto Cat is endangered because of what?
Poaching
Felines use a special kind of claw that can pull back into their paws when not in use. What is this ability called?
Retractable Claws
This spotted wild cat lives in the rainforests of Central and South America and is an excellent swimmer. What is its name?
The Jaguar
All cats, big and small, can roar.
False! Only some big cats, like lions and tigers, can roar. Smaller cats like house cats and cheetahs can’t roar; they purr instead!