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=Kittens= by Stefanye Cruz Period 1 == =Table of contents= page1...................Introduction page2...................Birth and development page3...................What they eat page4...................Types of kittens page5...................Different kinds of colors and patterns page6...................Cats page7 ..................Conclution

Introduction
What are kittens,have you ever wondered about the types of kittens there are? Even about the way each look and the different colors or patterns they each happen to have.Did you know that when kittens get older they are called cats?I asher you that you will get all of the information listed above.I invite you to come read my research report on kittens and if you enjoy to find out information many different things like i do i hope you read my report.



Birth and Development
Did you know that kittens are cats that are not fully-grown.Did you know that domestic kittens are referd to as //kendel//. Kittens are born after a gestation that lasts between 64-67 days, with an average length of 66 days.Kittens develop in a sac called the amnion which is eaten off by the mother cat.Did you know that in the first couple of weeks kittens are not able to urinate without being moved by their mother.Did you know that kittens born in tempeture less than 27 *C (80*F) can die from exposure if they are not kept warm by their mother. The picture provided above is a kitten that has opened it's eyes for the first time.

What they eat
Did you know thet kittens like to drink a lot of milk?Well you do now.The milk provided by the mother is very important for the kitten's proper growth and nutrition.It is better for the kittens to stey with the mother for about 5-6 weeks after it was born to be able to drink the milk from it's mother.The milk provided by it's mother transfers antibodies so that the kittens will be protected from infectious diseases.



Types of kittens
There are many types of kittens for example there are nice and sweet kittens and mean and agressive kittens. You dcant trust all kittens no matter how adorable they look. ''//Since kitten season is in full swing, it’s not uncommon for the Arizona Animal Welfare League and SPCA’s behavior and training division, Pet Behavior Solutions, to receive calls about aggressive kittens. These cute little Dr. Jekyll kitties turn into Mr. Hyde as they bite, scratch, and/or “thump” ferociously! Although there are some truly aggressive cats, in most instances, the kitten simply has not learned to “play nice.''(//**By Sam Kibbel,CPDT)you can never be to safe.**

Different types of colors and patterns
Dic you know that Ragdoll kittens and cats are pointed kittens and cats with a darker color on their face,ears,and tail with a lighter contrasting body.Here are some examples:

Colors:
Seal **- Points are dark rich brown, body fawn to cream color.**

Blue **- Points are slate blue - platinum silver, body ivory - bluish white.**

Flame **- Points are dark copper, body white - copper color.**

Cream **- Points are cream - light peach, body white - ivory.**

Chocolate **- Dilute of Seal**

Lilac **- Dilute of Blue**

Patterns:
Bicolor Mitted chin, ruff and belly.** Colorpoint Lynx Tortie Tortie/Torbie **are always females and can have a split colored face. ( by** Cindy from Northwind Ragdolls)**
 * Pointed ears, face, tail with a white inverted V between eyes to forehead. Pink nose and pads.**
 * Pointed ears, face and tail. Legs with white mittens and boots. White
 * Pointed ears, face, tail, nose and pads. Colorpoints have no white.**
 * Tabby (stripes) overlay with any of the above patterns.**
 * Multi colored, overlay with above patterns. They will normally have red or cream mixed with one of the above colors. When combined with lynx they become Torbies.**