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Tortoiseshell cats are almost always female due to the way coat color is linked to the X chromosome.
February 13, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Tortoiseshell cats are almost always female due to the way coat color is linked to the X chromosome.
The oldest recorded cat lived to be 38 years!
February 12, 2025 at 11:13 PM
The oldest recorded cat lived to be 38 years!
Cats experience REM sleep, meaning they can dream—probably about world domination.
February 12, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Cats experience REM sleep, meaning they can dream—probably about world domination.
In the 1960s, the CIA tried (and failed) to use cats as spies by implanting microphones in them
February 2, 2025 at 11:18 PM
In the 1960s, the CIA tried (and failed) to use cats as spies by implanting microphones in them
The Devon Rex has unusually large ears and a short, wavy coat, giving it an elfin appearance.
February 2, 2025 at 2:20 PM
The Devon Rex has unusually large ears and a short, wavy coat, giving it an elfin appearance.
The Peterbald cat breed can be born with or without fur, and its coat type can change over time.
February 2, 2025 at 1:18 PM
The Peterbald cat breed can be born with or without fur, and its coat type can change over time.
Cats can rotate their front paws inward to grip objects, a unique trait among four-legged animals.
February 2, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Cats can rotate their front paws inward to grip objects, a unique trait among four-legged animals.
Some ancient sailors kept cats on ships to control rodents and believed they brought good luck.
February 2, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Some ancient sailors kept cats on ships to control rodents and believed they brought good luck.
Cats don’t have collarbones, which allows them to squeeze into small spaces—and into your heart.
February 2, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Cats don’t have collarbones, which allows them to squeeze into small spaces—and into your heart.
A cat’s nose has around 200 million scent receptors—compare that to a human’s mere 5 million.
February 2, 2025 at 2:51 AM
A cat’s nose has around 200 million scent receptors—compare that to a human’s mere 5 million.
Kneading (or "making biscuits") is a leftover kitten behavior from nursing.
February 2, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Kneading (or "making biscuits") is a leftover kitten behavior from nursing.
The "slow blink" from a cat is a sign of trust and affection.
February 2, 2025 at 1:51 AM
The "slow blink" from a cat is a sign of trust and affection.
A cat's heart beats nearly twice as fast as a human's-about 140-220 beats per minute
February 2, 2025 at 1:22 AM
A cat's heart beats nearly twice as fast as a human's-about 140-220 beats per minute
Cats have a special reflective layer behind their retinas called the tapetum lucidum, which helps them see in the dark.
February 2, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Cats have a special reflective layer behind their retinas called the tapetum lucidum, which helps them see in the dark.
Ancient Egyptians worshipped cats and even mummified them to be buried with their owners.
February 2, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Ancient Egyptians worshipped cats and even mummified them to be buried with their owners.
A cat’s tongue is covered in tiny, hook-like structures called papillae.
February 1, 2025 at 11:16 PM
A cat’s tongue is covered in tiny, hook-like structures called papillae.
The first domesticated cats likely came from the Middle East around 9,000 years ago.
February 1, 2025 at 10:46 PM
The first domesticated cats likely came from the Middle East around 9,000 years ago.
The largest recorded litter of kittens was 19.
February 1, 2025 at 10:15 PM
The largest recorded litter of kittens was 19.
The smallest cat breed in the world is the Singapura, weighing around 4-8 pounds.
February 1, 2025 at 9:45 PM
The smallest cat breed in the world is the Singapura, weighing around 4-8 pounds.
Many cats are lactose intolerant, despite popular belief.
February 1, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Many cats are lactose intolerant, despite popular belief.
A cat's tail helps it maintain balance, especially when climbing.
February 1, 2025 at 8:43 PM
A cat's tail helps it maintain balance, especially when climbing.
Some cats love to fetch, much like dogs.
February 1, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Some cats love to fetch, much like dogs.
A cat's hearing is one of the best in the animal kingdom.
February 1, 2025 at 7:42 PM
A cat's hearing is one of the best in the animal kingdom.
Black cats are considered good luck in Japan and the UK.
February 1, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Black cats are considered good luck in Japan and the UK.
Cats can recognize their owner's voice but may choose to ignore it.
February 1, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Cats can recognize their owner's voice but may choose to ignore it.