| Cat Felis catus |
Size: Smaller than a bread box when dry. Unable to obtain data when wet.
Habitat: Sofas and dark closets. Sometimes found on stove tops and beside heating vents.
Primary prey: Friskies cat food, of course.
Conservation status: Gradually replacing the dog as America's favorite pet (in accordance with the cat's master plan).
Principal threat: Hairballs.
Distribution: Domestic cats are found wherever there are loving caretakers (i.e., suckers).
Notable features: Occasionally tear madly about for no reason. Emit pleasant rumbling sounds when stroked.
"Nut" and "Sox"
Cared for by Mark Simonds and Jim Angus.
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