Facts About Cats

Cat nap – By definition, a cat nap is a short sleep. But for cats, these naps account for 2/3^rd of their lifetime.

Wonder whiskers – A cat’s whiskers are not just moustaches to make them look cute but are highly sophisticated sensory parts. They help cats detect changes in their environment, gauge the size of openings, and even measure the distance of objects in the dark. And they have whiskers on the backs of their front legs, as well.

Tail tells tales – Talking about body parts, you can gauge the mood of a cat by looking at their tail. High and twitching? Your cat is happy or excited. Low and puffed? It’s better to back off because they’re feeling threatened or scared. Wrapped around you? You’ve got a kitty hug. 

Nose knows – We have fingerprints and cats have nose prints. They are unique to each cat. 

Jumping jacks – Cats (even if their name is not Jack), can jump up to six times their length. 

Eyes spies - Cats have the largest eyes relative to the head size of any mammal.

Walk-king – While walking, cats move both of their right feet first, then move both of their left feet. Camels and giraffes are the only two other animals known to walk this way. 

Health conscious - Cats will refuse unpalatable food to the point of starvation. Talk about a strict diet discipline.

No Milk – Most cats are actually lactose intolerant. Next time choose something else to offer a stray cat. 

Multi-lingual - Cats can have up to 100 different vocalizations. In comparison, dogs only have 10.

 Comm-Yawn-ication – If you see a cat yawning, just stop talking. It’s their way of telling you ‘Talk to my hand please’. 

Ass-essment - When your cat sticks his butt in your face, he is doing so as a gesture of friendship. (Probably the only time when someone offering friendship doesn’t really feel good)

Game of Purrs – Cats don’t mind mating with their brothers and sisters. 

Catstinction - Cats have contributed to the extinction of 33 different species. 

Who’s your daddy? - Kittens from the same litter can have more than one father. This is because female cats can release multiple eggs over a few days when she is in heat.

Usain-not-so-Bolt – An average house cat can beat the fastest runner on this planet, Usain Bolt, in a 200m race. 

Eco-friendly cat? - A green cat was born in Denmark in 1995.

The Richest Cat – A woman named Maria Assunta left a fortune of $13 million to her cat Tommaso. It included cash, properties in Rome, Milan and land in Calabria. 

Meow-or – A cat named Stubbs is the mayor of the historic district of Talkeetna, Alaska.

Abraham Lin-cat – President Abraham Lincoln had four cats that lived in the White House with him.

There are more than 75 colors and pattern combinations available in Maine Coons. 

The famous Mrs. Norris from the Harry Potter films were played by 6 different Maine Coons.

The longest registered cat, a Maine Coon named Stewie was 48.5 inches long. Even the longest-living cat currently is a Maine Coon named Barivel (47 inches).

They are one of the largest domesticated cat breeds in the world. The size, however, comes with a gentle temperament. 

They can sing! These cats have been known to communicate with a peculiar chirping sound, very unlike the familiar feline meow.

In 2004, a Maine coon kitten named Little Nicky went down in history as the first known sale of a cloned pet. A Texas woman paid $50,000 to commission a California-based biotech company to clone her dead cat. ⁽²⁾

Bengals, unlike most cats, dip their paws in water and lick them. Because drinking directly from the plate is too ordinary for them.

They are more dog than most dogs. They will seek your attention, follow you around, walk on a leash with you, play games like fetch and can even be trained to perform many tricks. 

You can teach a Bengal how to use a human toilet.

They are one of the most talkative cats out there. They will make sure you hear each and every one of their demands. (told you, they are like dogs dressed up in a cat uniform. If you’re yet not convinced, read the next fact.)

 They love to swim. They will happily dive into the pool with you. 

Bengals love humans. They were engineered to be people-oriented. They make a great pet for singles, couples and even families. 

The ancient Egyptians believed cats possessed magical powers and brought good fortune.

Killing a cat, even accidentally, back then in Egypt was punishable by death.

In the event of a family cat dying, families in ancient Egypt would actually shave their eyebrows as a sign of grief. 

Cats were associated with the goddess Baset in ancient Egypt. And as a sign of respect for the goddess families would often dedicate jewelry and amulets to the goddess Bastet in hopes of receiving her blessings.

Cats were even mummified back then in the hopes that they could join their owners in the afterlife.

The Egyptian Mau is the fastest domestic cat, capable of running at speeds up to 30 miles per hour.