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Characteristics of Felines

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  • What kind of teeth do felines have, and what are they made for?
    They have sharp, pointy teeth made for eating meat
  • Which amazing sense helps felines see much better in the dark than we can?
    Their night vision
  • How do felines keep their claws sharp and walk quietly?
    They pull their claws back into their paws (like in a pocket)
  • How do you call animals that eat meat?
    Animals that consume meat are called "carnivores"
  • Name one of the smallest animals included in the feline group.
    Cats and black-footed cats are some of the smallest felines
  • Name one of the biggest animals included in the feline group.
    Lions and tigers are some of the biggest felines
  • What helps felines feel things in the dark?
    Their long whiskers help them feel things in the dark
  • All felines have a body built for an specific reason. What reason is that?
    All felines have a body built for being super-hunters
  • What do felines use their rough, scratchy tongues for?
    Felines use their scratchy tongues for grooming their fur
  • What is the special name for a cat's claws?
    Retractile claws
  • What is another, more common name for the family of animals called felines?
    The other more common name is "cats"
  • Whether they're big or small. What are all felines experts at?
    All felines are experts at stalking, pouncing, or keeping themselves very clean