A small carnivorous mammal domesticated approximately 10,000 years ago in the Near East, widely kept as a companion animal and pest control agent worldwide.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Highly adaptable species found in urban, suburban, rural, and domestic environments across all continents except Antarctica
Ecological Role
Predator controlling rodent populations, contributing to ecosystem balance in both wild and human-modified landscapes
Morphology
SKIN COATDense fur with multiple color variations, water-resistant double coat
LIMBS WINGSRetractable claws, digitigrade locomotion, powerful hindlimbs for jumping up to 1.8 meters vertically
HEAD SENSORYTriangular skull, acute hearing (64 kHz range), excellent night vision, independent ear movement
BODY STRUCTUREAgile, flexible body with average weight of 3.6-4.5 kg, length 46-51 cm, height 23-25 cm
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Alvesgaspar
