Felidae

The Felidae family comprises domestic and wild cats such as lions, tigers, leopards and the domestic house cat. They are found on every continent except Antarctica and are known for their retractable claws, sharp senses of sight and smell, and carnivorous diets. Felidae has two subfamilies, Pantherinae and Felinae, known for their strength, agility, and predatory behavior. These felines play a crucial role in maintaining the balance of their ecosystems by controlling the population of other animals, primarily rodents and small mammals.

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