?o Size: Adult domestic cats typically weigh between 3.5 to 5 kg (7.7 to 11 lbs), with males being larger than females.o Companionship: Today, cats are popular pets due to their relatively low maintenance, independent nature, and affectionate companionship.They communicate using vocalizations (e.g., meowing, purring, hissing) and body language, and they use scent marking (rubbing, scratching) to establish territory.Coat length can also vary, with some breeds like Persians having long, dense fur, while others like Siamese have short, sleek coats.o Cats communicate with humans and other cats through vocalizations (such as meowing, purring, growling, and hissing) and body language (tail position, ear orientation, and facial expressions).o Domestication: Domestic cats were likely domesticated for their ability to control pests, particularly rodents, and were gradually integrated into human households as companions.o Body Structure: Cats have a lithe, muscular body with a flexible spine, allowing for high agility and jumping ability.o Coat and Color: Domestic cats come in a wide variety of coat colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and pointed (e.g., Siamese).o Social Behavior: While cats are often solitary by nature, they can live in groups under certain conditions, such as in multi-cat households or feral colonies.o Diet: Cats are obligate carnivores, meaning they require a diet primarily consisting of animal-based proteins.o Hearing: Cats have acute hearing, especially at higher frequencies, allowing them to hear sounds such as the ultrasonic calls of rodents.They have an organ called the Jacobsen's organ (vomeronasal organ) that helps detect pheromones.o Reproductive Cycle: Female cats are seasonally polyestrous, meaning they can come into heat multiple times per year.Domestic cats typically eat specially formulated commercial cat food.Sensory Adaptations ????3.???4.???5.??6.??7.?8.?