Cats are known for so many things, and those range from being particular to aloof. Felines the world over often have a reputation for not being as warm and fuzzy as dogs Sometimes, cats just want to be alone. Of course, those traits are not always true. Ask any cat lover, and they\u2019ll tell you all about their adorable feline who loves to play or snuggle. And, just like with any animal, cats have individual personalities.<\/p>\n
There are things cats do that are pretty common such as that they purr, they knead, sleep a lot, love boxes, and many love catnip, too.<\/p>\n
So, what about things we don\u2019t know about cats that might be a little surprising and amusing. According to the article, \u201c5 Facts About Cats You (Probably) Never Knew\u201d at PetMD.com, cats are talkative because of \u201ctheir ability to make over 100 different sounds. Dogs, on the other hand, can make only 10 different vocalizations.\u201d<\/p>\n
Let\u2019s talk some history: Did you know that Julius Caesar and Napoleon were not fans of felines? In fact, they were scared of cats. On the other hand, President Abraham Lincoln loved them so much \u201cand had four cats during his time as president,\u201d the article said.<\/p>\n
According to the article, \u201c14 Cool and Interesting Facts About Cats That You May Not Know About,\u201d at PetHelpful.com, more interesting cat facts include:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Kittens lose their baby teeth.
\n\u2022 One cat\u2019s ear has 32 muscles! \u201cA cat can rotate its ears 180 degrees and can turn in the direction of sound 10 times faster than that of the best watchdog,\u201d the PetHelpful article said.
\n\u2022 Just like a fingerprint, a cat\u2019s nose pad \u201chas a unique pattern,\u201d according to PetHelpful.
\n\u2022 A cat\u2019s deep purr can mean an indication of pain.
\n\u2022 As with dogs, cats can become very sick and even die after ingesting chocolate. So, it\u2019s best to keep it away from your cats.
\n\u2022 A cat may rub against a person to show affection, but it\u2019s also to leave his scent. \u201cIn a way, it\u2019s so your cat can communicate to other felines where they have been and that you are essentially already claimed,\u201d the PetHelpful article said.
\n\u2022 We\u2019ve heard that cats have great eyesight, and as a general rule they do. \u201cTo see properly at night, a cat only needs one-sixth of the light that humans need,\u201d the PetHelpful article said.<\/p>\n
Some other cool facts about cats are just that, pretty cool. According to the article, \u201cAnimal Facts: Fun Cat Facts for Kids,\u201d at ScienceKids.com, here are some cool facts:<\/p>\n
\u2022 The association between cats and people is about 10,000 years old!
\n\u2022 A clowder is the term for a group of cats.
\n\u2022 \u201cThe heaviest domestic cat on record is 21.297 kilograms (46 lb 15.2 oz), the Science Kids article said.<\/p>\n
Even if you thought you knew cats or even your own cat, there\u2019s always something out there that we just don\u2019t know. And, there are tons of fun and amazing things to learn.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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