Cat (Books)

Cats are carnivores mentioned in the How to Train Your Dragon Book series.

Description
The term 'cat' often refers to the domestic cat, (Felis catus), but is also often used to refer to any member of the Felidae Family. Members of the Subfamily Pantherinae are generally referred to as "big cats" and include species such as the lion, tigers, and leopards. The other Felidae Subfamily - Felinae includes the smaller species of cat. That said, the cougar is also placed in this group and is the largest species thereof. To note about Panthers: the panther is a name referring to individuals of jaguars, pumas, and leopards that have a black coat color caused by melanism. Panthers are not a specific species of cat.

Function
In the How to Train Your Dragon Book series, domestic cats appear as pets, as well as animals trained for battle. Dragons are also noted to eat cats if necessary. Cats are also often used throughout the series as metaphors, mostly for describing dragons.

In reality, domestic cats are also pets, as well as occasionally as food, and as a working animal to keep vermin away. Larger cat species are often hunted as a trophy animal.