Kitten
Kitten
Kitten (/ˈkɪtən/), also known as a kitty or catling, is a juvenile cat. After being born, kittens display primary altriciality and are totally dependent on their mother for survival. They do not normally open their eyes until after seven to ten days.
Etymology
The word "kitten" derives from the Middle English word 'kitoun', which in turn came from the Old French 'chitoun' or 'cheton'. The earliest known use of the word kitten in the English language dates back to the 14th century.
Related Terms
- Cat: A small carnivorous mammal that is often kept as a pet.
- Feline: The family of cats, which includes both domestic cats and wild cats such as lions and tigers.
- Neonate: A newborn animal or human.
- Weaning: The process of gradually introducing a mammal infant to what will be its adult diet and withdrawing the supply of its mother's milk.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Kitten
- Wikipedia's article - Kitten
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