Felidae carnivores, meaning they are dependent on nutrients in animal flesh for survival, and because of the large proportion of meat in their diet they are sometimes referred to as hypercarnivores. Of the 13 terrestrial families in the order Carnivora, they are the strictest carnivores. The Felidae comprises two subfamilies, the Pantherinae and the Felinae. The former includes the "Panthera" species tiger, lion, jaguar, leopard, snow leopard, and "Neofelis" species clouded leopard and Sunda clouded leopard. All the non-pantherine cats are part of the Felinae, which includes several genera and the majority of cat species. The first cats emerged during the
The Davinci Foundation for Animals care of permanent animal residents who have come from a number of rescue situations, or who were in immediate danger in high-kill shelters or puppy mills. Many of the animals who know and call the DFA Sanctuary their home have suffered neglect, abandonment and abuse, They now find love, warmth and family among each other and the founders. The sanctuary has both canine and feline residents. The Davinci Foundation for Animals The Davinci Foundation for Animals (DFA) is a 501c3 non profit, that was inspired by a little dog named DaVinci. The foundation assists animals in need, both locally and