15 curiosities about cats that will surprise you
Cats are animals that arouse a lot of curiosity. Whether due to the mysticism around him or a somewhat mysterious personality. Because they are more introverted animals, many people think that cats are not companions, or that they don’t like to play. This is one of the biggest mistakes made by those who don’t connect with them. Cats are independent animals, but they are also extremely sensitive and companionable. For example, some breeds like Maine Coons and Siamese are great for families with children.
In addition to curiosity, there is a lack of knowledge about these animals, such as believing in legends about black cats or that they have seven lives. These lies compromise the integrity of animals, as many act violently against black cats and neglect basic pet care, believing that they are “super animals” that can survive dangerous situations.
Did you know that there are several cat toys that are designed for their owners to play with? Do they like drinking tap water because they prefer tap water to stagnant water?
To show how vast and surprising the feline universe is, Patas da Casa selected 30 more interesting facts about cats.
- Females can give birth to an average of 9 cubs at a time;
- Most mustaches have 12 on each side;
- The cat’s ears can be rotated 180 degrees;
- A cat has 230 bones;
- A feline heart beats twice as fast as a human heart;
- Sweaty cat paws;
- Cats make over 100 different sounds;
- The cat does not taste sweet;
- They have better hearing than dogs;
- A cat’s jump can be 5 times its height;
- The most popular breed is the Persian cat;
- The smallest breed is the Singaporean, weighing about 1.8 kg, the largest is the Maine Coon, weighing about 12 kg;
- Cats don’t see colors like humans do;
- A cat’s brain is more human-like than a dog’s;
- Cats can feel earthquakes 15 minutes in advance. This is because they are very sensitive to sound and vibration.
- A cat’s nose is unique, like a human fingerprint;
- A cat has 53 vertebrae in its back;
- Cats are prone to twilight, that is, they stay awake between dusk and dawn;
- They spend 12 to 16 hours a day sleeping;
- They can run up to 49 km/h;
- A cat’s normal body temperature is between 38ºC and 39ºC. Below 37ºC and above 39ºC means they are sick;
- Measure the temperature through the anus;
- Cats don’t have collarbones and can go anywhere as long as they are the size of a head;
- A cat can live to be 20 years old;
- In the UK and Australia, a black cat means good luck;
- In 7 years, a couple of cats, their kittens, kitten kittens, etc., can produce about 420,000 kittens. That’s why castration is so important!
- Cats groom themselves about 8 hours a day;
- The cat’s gestation period lasts 9 weeks;
- 10 years for a cat is equivalent to 50 years for a human;
- Cats love to fluff – “knead bread” – for their owners because they feel comfortable. It’s a memory from their childhood and they did it while breastfeeding.
