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Cat Anatomy

   
 

Do cats really have night-vision?  How keen is a kitten's smell?  Do cats really always land on their feet?  We separate fact from fiction and help you understand your cat's anatomy.

 
 
  • Coat and Color
    Learn about feline fur and the differences in coat and color.
     
    Eyes and Vision
    Do cats have special night-vision? We seperate fact from fiction.
     
    Ears and Hearing
    The cat's ear is yet another marvel of feline engineering. Learn why!
     
    Smell and Taste
    A discriminating sniff will help a feline determine if a morsel of food is fit to eat.
     
    Claws
    Felines, seemingly incorrigible scratchers, rake their claws over rough surfaces to both clean and hone them.
  • Sense of Touch
    Of all the cat's finely tuned senses, its sensitivity to touch is perhaps the most sophisticated and wondrous.
     
    Body Size and Shape
    Think all cats are made the same? Think again!
     
    Flexible Spine
    What allows the cat to contort itself into unusual positions?
     
    Tail
    The tail is a highly specialized tool of communication and helps balance the body.
     
 
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