The cat, cat or bass (scientific name:

The cat, cat or bass (scientific name: Felis catus) is a type of carnivorous mammal, and it is the only domesticated animal of the feline family, and it is often referred to as the domestic cat to distinguish it from the rest of its family of wild cats. Cats can be either domestic cats, farm cats, or wild cats, and the latter class roam freely and avoid contact with humans. Humans prefer the company of domestic cats due to their ability to hunt rodents. About 60 cat breeds have been identified through various cat records.