Cats

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Across
  1. 3. To pursue prey stealthily
  2. 4. Pointed acoustic sensors that swivel 180 degrees
  3. 5. Ancient Egyptian goddess depicted with a cat head
  4. 7. Long, mournful feline cry
  5. 8. Homeless or free-roaming domestic cat
  6. 12. Juvenile feline
  7. 13. Sitting position with paws tucked entirely beneath the body
  8. 14. Activity that marks territory and sheds claw sheaths
  9. 16. Digits housed on a cat's foot
  10. 18. Classic vocal request aimed mostly at humans
  11. 20. Sudden spring or leap onto a target
  12. 21. To clean oneself using a raspy tongue
  13. 22. A gentle, non-aggressive bite
  14. 23. Rhythmically pushing paws, also called "making biscuits"
  15. 25. Apex predator native to the Americas with powerful jaws
  16. 27. Flat-faced breed with a long, luxurious coat
  17. 29. Tri-colored coat that is almost exclusively female
  18. 30. Untamed cat living wild in a colony
  19. 32. Sisal or cardboard post for claw maintenance
  20. 39. Post-nap arching of the spine
  21. 42. Historic term for a solid gray or blue cat
  22. 43. To take in a rescue pet from a shelter
  23. 44. The "King of the Jungle"
  24. 45. Spotted big cat known for climbing trees
  25. 47. Neckband that holds ID tags or a bell
  26. 48. Also known as a mountain lion or cougar
  27. 49. Largest wild feline species
  28. 50. Ventable crate used for vet trips
  29. 51. Vocal breed known for blue eyes and dark points
  30. 53. Short-tailed wildcat species
Down
  1. 1. Defensive warning sound
  2. 2. Harsh, shrill mating or fighting sound
  3. 6. Short for tortoiseshell coat pattern
  4. 9. Surgical procedure to sterilize a male cat
  5. 10. Scruff area behind the neck used for carrying kittens
  6. 11. Soft outer coat
  7. 15. Informal term for squishy paw pads
  8. 16. Unneutered adult male cat
  9. 17. Surgical procedure to sterilize a female cat
  10. 19. Tactile facial hair sensitive to movement
  11. 24. To doze lightly throughout the day
  12. 26. Lasagna-loving comic strip tabby
  13. 27. A cat's hide or coat
  14. 28. Appendage used for balance and communication
  15. 29. Fastest land mammal over short distances
  16. 30. Automatic dish that dispenses kibble
  17. 31. Absorbent box material for bathroom needs
  18. 33. Nepeta cataria, an herb that induces euphoria
  19. 34. Technical term for a group of cats
  20. 35. Sitting atop a high vantage point
  21. 36. High-pitched greeting or excitement noise
  22. 37. Feline foot with pads
  23. 38. Sudden burst of frenetic late-night energy
  24. 40. Rapid jaw movement made when watching birds
  25. 41. Long canine tooth built for gripping
  26. 46. Belonging to the family Felidae
  27. 48. Low, rumbling sound of contentment or self-soothing
  28. 49. Coat pattern featuring stripes, swirls, or dots
  29. 50. Sharp, retractable fingernail
  30. 52. Organs equipped with night-vision tapetum