Cats, also known as domestic cats or house cats, are a type of carnivorous mammal from the Felidae family. The word "cat" usually refers to a "cat" that has been tamed, but can also refer to "big cats" such as lions and tigers.

Cats have mingled with human life since at least 6,000 years BC, with the discovery of cat skeletons on the island of Cyprus. Since 3,500 BC, the Ancient Egyptians have used cats to keep mice or other rodents away from barns that store crops.