Felis is a genus of small and medium-sized cat species native to most of Africa and south of 60° latitude in Europe and Asia to Indochina. The genus includes the domestic cat . The smallest of the seven Felis species is the black-footed cat with a …

2017年8月1日 · Felis is a genus of the Felidae family that includes several small and medium-sized cat species including the favorite human pet, the domestic cat. The largest cat of this genus is the jungle cat and the smallest one is the black-footed cat.

2024年10月1日 · The Felis lineage comprises six small wild cats in the Felis genus as well as the domestic cat. This is the 'youngest' wild cat lineage.

Other articles where Felis is discussed: feline: Evolution and classification: Genus Felis (small cats) 6 Old World species, including the wildcat and domestic cat. Genus Lynx (lynxes) 4 species, including the bobcat.

Felis is a genus of small cats in the family Felidae. They include the familiar domestic cat and its closest wild relatives. The wild species are found in Europe, southern and central Asia, and Africa. The domestic cat, which may have its origin in North Africa, is now worldwide.

The cat (Felis catus), also referred to as the domestic cat, is a small domesticated carnivorous mammal. It is the only domesticated species of the family Felidae. Advances in archaeology and genetics have shown that the domestication of the cat occurred in the Near East around 7500 BC.

The genus Felis represents one of the most successful and widespread cat lineages, including some of the most familiar cat species. While relatively small in size compared to other felids, these cats are remarkably adaptable and efficient predators.

2025年1月28日 · Genus Felis (small cats) 6 Old World species, including the wildcat and domestic cat. Genus Lynx (lynxes) 4 species, including the bobcat. Genus Prionailurus (Asian cats) 4 Asian species, including the leopard cat, flat-headed cat, and fishing cat. Genus Leopardus (spotted cats)

Felis species are quintessentially solitary and territorial creatures, traits crucial for survival in the wild. Each cat maintains a distinct territory that it marks using scent markings to communicate its presence to others and deter potential rivals.

The European wildcat (Felis silvestris) is a widespread species and listed as Least Concern in the IUCN Red List. However, over large parts of its range, reliable information on its conservation status is lacking and thus its range-wide population trend unknown.