10 Crazy And Cool Facts About Cats That You Probably Don't Know

By Samantha in Nature On 20th March 2020
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#1 Male cats are normally left-pawed, whereas female cats are normally right-pawed

Cats are among the intelligent animals that have been linked with humans for more than 9,500 years. They are considered human-friendly pets because of their love and affection and are low maintenance with their amazing cleaning habits. Here are some cool facts about cats that you will probably be reading for the first time ever.

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#2 The Indiana State Prison lets prisoners adopt cats and keep them in their cell. It is believed Cats are meant to improve the prisoner’s mood

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#3 Belgium tried to use these animals to deliver mail back in 1879. Though it was not successful

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#4 Cats headbutt people they will feel safe with or those who they trust dearly

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#5 A cat named Stubbs has been mayor of the small town of Talkeetna, Alaska, for 15 years

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#6 Cats sleep for 70% of their lifetime. By contrast, humans just sleep for 30% of their lifetime

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#7 Senior cats meow more because they have dementia or Alzheimer’s

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#8 Owning a cat can decrease the risk of heart attack and stroke by 33%

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#9 Cats make over 100 different sounds, while dogs make about 10 different sounds

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#10 Since senior cats do not produce lactase, the enzyme essential for lactose digestion, they should not be given milk