Astounding Facts About Cats

Cats are the most popular pet in the United States: There are 88 million pet cats and 74 million dogs

A group of cats is called a clowder

Cats have over 20 muscles that control their ears

Cats sleep 70% of their lives

Cats and humans have been associated for nearly 10000 years

Cats conserve energy by sleeping for an average of 13 to 14 hours a day

In tigers and tabbies, the middle of the tongue is covered in backward-pointing spines, used for breaking off and gripping meat

When cats grimace, they are usually “taste-scenting.”

They have an extra organ that, with some breathing control, allows the cats to taste-sense the air

Cats can’t taste sweetness

Owning a cat can reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack by a third

Cats have powerful night vision, allowing them to see at light levels six times lower than what a human needs in order to see

Domestic cats love to play, this is especially true with kittens who love to chase toys and play fight

Play fighting among kittens may be a way for them to practice and learn skills for hunting and fighting.

On average cats live for around 12 to 15 years

Cats spend a large amount of time licking their coats to keep them clean

Evidence suggests domesticated cats have been around since 3600 B.C., 2,000 years before Egypt’s pharaohs

A cat’s purr may be a form of self-healing, as it can be a sign of nervousness as well as contentment

Similarly, the frequency of a domestic cat’s purr is the same at which muscles and bones repair themselves

Adult cats only meow to communicate with humans

Cats are often lactose intolerant, so stop givin’ them milk!

Female cats are typically right-pawed while male cats are typically left-pawed