The 3 Life Stages of Cats

The 3 Life Stages of Cats

• Before birth
• Kitten
• Adult

Before Birth Stage

Before Birth Stage

• Kittens are in their mom's womb for 63-65 days.
• When they are being born it is called "kittening"

Kitten Stage

Kitten Stage

• Kittens are blind and deaf when they are born.
• Usually a cat has four kittens at a time.
• Kittens drink their mother's milk.

Adult Cat Stage

Adult Cat Stage

• Kittens become adults way before humans.
• Kittens become adults between 6-12 months.
• The average life expectancy for cats is 10-15 years.

The oldest cat was
34 years old.

Research written and pictures chosen by Cadence Kleinfeld; typed by Josh Kleinfeld

Sources: www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/168536/domestic-cat/
www.whitneysvet.com/catlifeCycle.html
www.kidzone.ws/animals/lifecycle.htm