The domestic cat is a small, typically furry, carnivorous mammal. They are often called house cats when kept as indoor pets or simply cats when there is no need to distinguish them from other felids and felines. Wikipedia Scientific name: Felis catus Lifespan: 4 – 5 years (In the wild) Gestation period: 64 – 67 days Mass: 3.6 – 4.5 kg (Adult) Length: 46 cm (Without Tail) Did you know: Domestic cats are crepuscular, meaning they are most active at dawn and dusk.