Interesting facts about cats

INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT CATS

Meowing is Communication with Humans Cats typically do not communicate with other cats by meowing, but they have developed this behavior specifically to communicate with humans.

Excellent Night Vision Cats can see in very low light levels, which is crucial for their hunting abilities.

More Bones than Humans

While humans have 206 bones in their body, cats have approximately 230.

Domestic Cats are Similar to their Wild Ancestors

Genetically, they are very similar to certain wild cats, such as the African wildcat.

Exceptional Hearing Cat's hearing is among the sharpest in the animal kingdom. They can hear very high frequencies that are beyond the range of human hearing.

Purring has Therapeutic Effect Scientific studies show that a cat's purring can help reduce stress and even promote the healing of bones and tissues.

Sensitive Cat Paws They have a high concentration of nerve endings in their paws, which helps cats assess the surface they are walking on.

Right or LeftPawed' Ability

Similar to humans being right-handed or left-handed, cats often show a preference for using one paw over the other.

Long Sleep Duration Cats spend up to 70% of their life sleeping. That means a nine-yearold cat has been awake for only around three years of its life.

Unique Nose Print Like human fingerprints, each cat has a unique pattern on its nose.

Flexible Skeleton The absence of a collarbone and a highly flexible skeleton allows cats to fit through tight spaces and fall gracefully.

Tail Communication The position and movement of a cat’s tail can express its moods and emotion

Third Eyelid This eyelid, known as the nictitating membrane, helps protect and moisten the eye while still allowing the cat to see.

Diverse Range of Vocalizations Cats can make over 100 different sounds, whereas dogs have about 10.

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