Best known as the purring felines, these domesticated animals are perhaps the most popular of all pets in the entire planet. There are lots of myths attached to this animal for example it's often rumored that a cat has nine lives! This entire popular trivia adds to the popularity of this very friendly yet lazy animal. The cat family includes a diverse range of animals which include lions and tigers too. As far as the general body structure is concerned the cat displays variations in the height, with the domestic cat being the shortest. The cat has a very delicate anatomy with exquisite fur that covers its apt muscles that are responsible for providing the cat with amazing reflexes.