A cat cannot see directly beneath his nose The scientific name for hairball is “bezoar”ġ6. That’s why it feels like sandpaper when our kitties lick our arm. A cat’s tongue contains small hooks, which help with bathing and tearing food Cats can gauge their human’s mood and often change their mood to match itĬute and psychic! 14. Each cat’s nose pad is unique, similar to a human’s fingerprintĪ nose pad is also known as “nose leather.” Did you know that?ġ3. They’re also one of the major ways they communicate. Cats have 24 whiskersĬat whiskers are super sensitive and help them figure out if they can fit through openings. This allows cats to squeeze through small spaces. A cat has 230 bones - even more than a human!Ī cat’s collarbone doesn’t connect with his other bones. A cat’s powerful vision allows them to see light at levels six times less than what a human can seeĭespite what some think, kitties cannot see in complete darkness.ġ0. “Meeeee-ow!” And also, “Mee-ooooowwww!” 9. Plus, a cat’s tail is a major way they communicate with us. 10 percent of a cat’s bones are in his tail Napoleon, Julius Caesar, and Charles XI were known as courageous men, but were afraid of catsħ. Honest, and a cat guy! Maybe he should have written the Kittysburg Address. Abraham Lincoln domesticated four cats while in the White House A group of kittens is called a kindle, and a group of cats is called a clowderīut don’t try downloading a book on your kindle of kittens because it won’t work. Cats can jump approximately seven times their heightĤ. The rare male calico cat is usually not able to breed. Cats sleep 16-18 hours per dayīut even when they seem to be sleeping, they aren’t always “asleep.” They wouldn’t want to miss an opportunity to hear a treat bag open, right? 2. If you and the kids in your life also enjoy learning tidbits about our feline friends, you’re in luck! I’ve scoured the Internet (sorry, World Book), and gathered 20 great cat facts! 1. I’m so glad he and I are both curious learners, and always up for picking up cool, fun facts - especially about cats. We’ve hung out on the sofa for hours, paging through Ripley’s Believe It or Not books and animal guides.
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