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Which is not a cat ?

A

Lion

B

Tiger

C

Cheetah

D

Jackal.

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To determine which of the given options is not a cat, we need to analyze the classification of each animal mentioned: 1. **Lion**: The lion (Panthera leo) is a member of the Felidae family, commonly known as the cat family. 2. **Tiger**: The tiger (Panthera tigris) is also a member of the Felidae family. 3. **Cheetah**: The cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) belongs to the Felidae family as well. 4. **Jackal**: The jackal (genus Canis) is a member of the Canidae family, which is the dog family. From this classification, we can see that the lion, tiger, and cheetah all belong to the cat family (Felidae), while the jackal belongs to the dog family (Canidae). Therefore, the answer to the question "Which is not a cat?" is: **Jackal**. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. Identify the animals listed in the question: Lion, Tiger, Cheetah, Jackal. 2. Classify each animal into their respective families: - Lion: Felidae (cat family) - Tiger: Felidae (cat family) - Cheetah: Felidae (cat family) - Jackal: Canidae (dog family) 3. Determine which animal does not belong to the Felidae family. 4. Conclude that the jackal is the only animal that does not belong to the cat family.
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