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You may know that dogs come in different breeds. But so do cats! Let's check out some unusual-looking ones...
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This cat breed is called a Khao Manee, and many of them have different-colored eyes. Check it out!
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The Sphynx breed of cat, on the left, is hairless! On the right, a Scottish Fold looks earless, but its ears are folded!
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People sometimes call lions and tigers “cats,” but are they really that similar to house cats?
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Consider this: one of a house cat's favorite things to do is squeeze into boxes.
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This lion doesn't have a box, but it's squeezing itself into a wheelbarrow! That's pretty similar to house cats!
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House cats and wild cats love chasing lasers! Big or small, cats are in the Feline family and they have a lot in common.
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This is a close-up photo of part of a cat. You might think it’s the cat’s teeth, but it isn’t. Can you guess what it is?
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It’s a cat’s tongue! It has tiny hooks all over it, which feel rough like sandpaper. But what are the hooks good for?
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When cats lick themselves, the hooks pull out itchy, loose hair. They also help scoop up water when drinking!
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Do large cats purr? Lions roar, but don’t purr. Some large cats actually do purr, though! Can you guess which?
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Even though not all big cats purr, they each make some really unique sounds. Go to the next slide to listen.
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Why do cats purr?

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