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Cats often overract to unexpected stimuli because of their extremely sensitive nervous system.
April 2, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Cats often overract to unexpected stimuli because of their extremely sensitive nervous system.
A cat’s brain is biologically more similar to a human brain than it is to a dog’s. Both humans and cats have identical regions in their brains that are responsible for emotions.
April 2, 2025 at 10:57 AM
A cat’s brain is biologically more similar to a human brain than it is to a dog’s. Both humans and cats have identical regions in their brains that are responsible for emotions.
A cat's whiskers are thought to be a kind of radar, which helps a cat gauge the space it intends to walk through.
April 2, 2025 at 9:57 AM
A cat's whiskers are thought to be a kind of radar, which helps a cat gauge the space it intends to walk through.
While it is commonly thought that the ancient Egyptians were the first to domesticate cats, the oldest known pet cat was recently found in a 9,500-year-old grave on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus. This grave predates early Egyptian art depicting cats by 4,000 years or more.
April 2, 2025 at 8:57 AM
While it is commonly thought that the ancient Egyptians were the first to domesticate cats, the oldest known pet cat was recently found in a 9,500-year-old grave on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus. This grave predates early Egyptian art depicting cats by 4,000 years or more.
In Siam, the cat was so revered that one rode in a chariot at the head of a parade celebrating the new king.
April 2, 2025 at 7:57 AM
In Siam, the cat was so revered that one rode in a chariot at the head of a parade celebrating the new king.
Cats have individual preferences for scratching surfaces and angles. Some are horizontal scratchers while others exercise their claws vertically.
April 2, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Cats have individual preferences for scratching surfaces and angles. Some are horizontal scratchers while others exercise their claws vertically.
The average cat can jump 8 feet in a single bound, nearly six times its body length!
April 2, 2025 at 5:57 AM
The average cat can jump 8 feet in a single bound, nearly six times its body length!
In 1987 cats overtook dogs as the number one pet in America.
April 2, 2025 at 4:57 AM
In 1987 cats overtook dogs as the number one pet in America.
In Siam, the cat was so revered that one rode in a chariot at the head of a parade celebrating the new king.
April 2, 2025 at 3:57 AM
In Siam, the cat was so revered that one rode in a chariot at the head of a parade celebrating the new king.
A cat only has the ability to move their jaw up and down, not side to side like a human can.
April 2, 2025 at 2:57 AM
A cat only has the ability to move their jaw up and down, not side to side like a human can.
Many Egyptians worshipped the goddess Bast, who had a woman’s body and a cat’s head.
April 2, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Many Egyptians worshipped the goddess Bast, who had a woman’s body and a cat’s head.
During the time of the Spanish Inquisition, Pope Innocent VIII condemned cats as evil and thousands of cats were burned. Unfortunately, the widespread killing of cats led to an explosion of the rat population, which exacerbated the effects of the Black Death.
April 2, 2025 at 12:57 AM
During the time of the Spanish Inquisition, Pope Innocent VIII condemned cats as evil and thousands of cats were burned. Unfortunately, the widespread killing of cats led to an explosion of the rat population, which exacerbated the effects of the Black Death.
In just 7 years, one un-spayed female cat and one un-neutered male cat and their offspring can result in 420,000 kittens.
April 1, 2025 at 11:56 PM
In just 7 years, one un-spayed female cat and one un-neutered male cat and their offspring can result in 420,000 kittens.
Julius Ceasar, Henri II, Charles XI, and Napoleon were all afraid of cats.
April 1, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Julius Ceasar, Henri II, Charles XI, and Napoleon were all afraid of cats.
A commemorative tower was built in Scotland for a cat named Towser, who caught nearly 30,000 mice in her lifetime.
April 1, 2025 at 9:56 PM
A commemorative tower was built in Scotland for a cat named Towser, who caught nearly 30,000 mice in her lifetime.
When a cat drinks, its tongue - which has tiny barbs on it - scoops the liquid up backwards.
April 1, 2025 at 8:56 PM
When a cat drinks, its tongue - which has tiny barbs on it - scoops the liquid up backwards.
Cats lived with soldiers in trenches, where they killed mice during World War I.
April 1, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Cats lived with soldiers in trenches, where they killed mice during World War I.
Cats should not be fed tuna exclusively, as it lacks taurine, an essential nutrient required for good feline health. Make sure you have the proper Pet supplies to keep your cat happy and healthy.
April 1, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Cats should not be fed tuna exclusively, as it lacks taurine, an essential nutrient required for good feline health. Make sure you have the proper Pet supplies to keep your cat happy and healthy.
Cats have individual preferences for scratching surfaces and angles. Some are horizontal scratchers while others exercise their claws vertically.
April 1, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Cats have individual preferences for scratching surfaces and angles. Some are horizontal scratchers while others exercise their claws vertically.
The smallest wildcat today is the Black-footed cat. The females are less than 20 inches (50 cm) long and can weigh as little as 2.5 lbs (1.2 kg).
April 1, 2025 at 4:56 PM
The smallest wildcat today is the Black-footed cat. The females are less than 20 inches (50 cm) long and can weigh as little as 2.5 lbs (1.2 kg).
All cats have claws, and all except the cheetah sheath them when at rest.
April 1, 2025 at 2:56 PM
All cats have claws, and all except the cheetah sheath them when at rest.
The claws on the cat’s back paws aren’t as sharp as the claws on the front paws because the claws in the back don’t retract and, consequently, become worn.
April 1, 2025 at 1:56 PM
The claws on the cat’s back paws aren’t as sharp as the claws on the front paws because the claws in the back don’t retract and, consequently, become worn.
Cats hate the water because their fur does not insulate well when it’s wet. The Turkish Van, however, is one cat that likes swimming. Bred in central Asia, its coat has a unique texture that makes it water resistant.
April 1, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Cats hate the water because their fur does not insulate well when it’s wet. The Turkish Van, however, is one cat that likes swimming. Bred in central Asia, its coat has a unique texture that makes it water resistant.
Blue-eyed, white cats are often prone to deafness.
April 1, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Blue-eyed, white cats are often prone to deafness.
Cats only use their meows to talk to humans, not each other. The only time they meow to communicate with other felines is when they are kittens to signal to their mother.
April 1, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Cats only use their meows to talk to humans, not each other. The only time they meow to communicate with other felines is when they are kittens to signal to their mother.