Saint Louis Zoo
Saint Louis Zoo: Cheetah
Learn animal facts about habitat, behavior, speed, and appetite, and most importantly, discover the threats that these amazing animals face today.
Other
San Francisco Zoo: Bobcat
Detailed information and fascinating facts about the bobcat include diet, habitat, physical features, behavior, and conservation status.
Josie's Poems
Josie's Poems: "The Very Strange Tale of Ginger the Cat"
A poem about a ginger cat who had a bad dream about mice in the barn.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Hall of Mammals: Jaguar
Brief overview of the jaguar and accompanying photos demonstrate the physical adaptations that allow this animal to hunt for its prey.
Scholastic
Scholastic News: How the Tabby Got Its Stripes
Could a cheetah's spots and a tabby's stripes come from the same gene? This feature from Scholastic explains the science behinds a cat's stripes.
Chicago Zoological Society
Chicago Zoological Society: Zoo Explorer: Black Footed Cat
In addition to quick facts, the Brookfield Zoo presents information on the social and eatings habits, appearance, conservation matters, and other characteristics of the black-footed cat.
What2Learn
What2 Learn: Healthy Cats and Dogs
Play this game of hangman to learn more about which chemistries relate to each of the organs for cats and dogs. Site contains links at bottom to help users learn more before playing.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Russian Blue
Provides photographs and a fact card about the Russian blue cat. Discusses its origin, temperament, physical characteristics, and why it is a popular choice for a pet cat.
Other
Pet Coach: Catnip
This site provides general information about the causes and effects of catnip in felines.
Other
Pet Coach: Common Behavior Changes and Problems in Older Cats
This site provides an understanding in the changes of behavior in aging adult cats.
Other
Pet Coach: How Do I Determine if My Pet Is Overweight?
This resource provides guidelines in determining if your pet is overweight. It also provides illustrations which depict various bodyweights.
BBC
Bbc Newsround: Cat Accidently Goes on Coach Adventure
Read about the funny story of a cat who travelled quite a way after falling asleep on the fuel tank of a bus.
BBC
Bbc: Nature Wildfacts: Wildcat
This BBC webpage contains a detailed fact sheet and several colorful photos of the wildcat. Related articles can be found on this site as well.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Cats for Kids: Learn About the House Cat or Domesticated Cat
Kids learn about all sorts of cats including the house or domesticated cat. Why do cats make good pets?
Ducksters
Ducksters: Animals for Kids: Maine Coon Cat
Kids learn about the Maine Coon Cat, largest domesticated breed with good temperament. Does it make a good pet?
University of California
Ucmp: Placental Mammals
This brief article defines "placental mammals," lists examples of these animals, and describes the characteristics which render their classification.
Science4Fun
Science4 Fun: Cheetah
Interesting illustrated information on the fastest land animal on Earth, the Cheetah.
Science4Fun
Science4 Fun: Cat
Fun and interesting illustrated information on cats including appearance, diet, and habitat,
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Cheetah Facts and Information
Explains the characteristics of a cheetah, where they are found, and other interesting fun facts.
Curated OER
Drawings of Leonardo: Cats and Other Animals
Gestural drawings of cats and other small animals by Leonardo.