In Consideration of Our Mutual Relationship with Cats
Felis catus, the only domesticated species of cat in the family Felidae, flourishes on every continent except Antarctica. Able to thrive in almost any climate and habitat, it is among the world's most invasive species. Current estimates of the global cat population, including pet, stray, and fe...
| Published in: | Emerging Infectious Diseases |
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| Main Authors: | , |
| Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
| Language: | English |
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
2020
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2612.ac2612 |
| Summary: | Felis catus, the only domesticated species of cat in the family Felidae, flourishes on every continent except Antarctica. Able to thrive in almost any climate and habitat, it is among the world's most invasive species. Current estimates of the global cat population, including pet, stray, and feral cats, range from 200 million to 600 million. Where there are humans, more than likely there are also cats. |
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