Cats and dogs are classified as distinct animals primarily due to differences in their behavior, social structures, and physical traits; for example, cats are generally solitary hunters with retractable claws, while dogs are pack animals that rely on social cooperation and have non-retractable claws. Additionally, their vocalizations, body language, and dietary needs further differentiate them within the mammalian order.
In one or two sentences, explain how cats and dogs, both mammals, could be classified as distinict animals. What characteristics set them apart from one another?
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