Interesting Cat Facts
Visit this page daily to learn new, informative facts about your feline friends.
April 23rd, 2015
Fact: In the original Itaian version f Cinderella, the benevolent fairy godmother figure was a cat.
Reference: "Facts About Cats" http://factoh.com/in-the-original-italian-version-of-cinderella-the-benevolent-fairy-godmother-figure-was-a-cat/. Accessed 23 April 2015
Fact: In the original Itaian version f Cinderella, the benevolent fairy godmother figure was a cat.
Reference: "Facts About Cats" http://factoh.com/in-the-original-italian-version-of-cinderella-the-benevolent-fairy-godmother-figure-was-a-cat/. Accessed 23 April 2015
April 22nd, 2015
Fact: Cats have a third eyelid called a "haw". It's generally only visible when they're unwell.
Reference: "Why Do Cats Have An Inner Eyelid As Well As An Outer One?" http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-do-cats-have-an-inner/. Accessed 22 April 2015
Fact: Cats have a third eyelid called a "haw". It's generally only visible when they're unwell.
Reference: "Why Do Cats Have An Inner Eyelid As Well As An Outer One?" http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-do-cats-have-an-inner/. Accessed 22 April 2015
April 21th, 2015
Fact: The costliest cat ever is named Little Nicky, who cost his owner $50,000. He is a clone of an older cat.
Reference: "Strange But True Facts About Cats" http://stangebuttru.blogspot.com/2012/11/strange-but-true-facts-about-cats.html. accessed 21 April 2015
Fact: The costliest cat ever is named Little Nicky, who cost his owner $50,000. He is a clone of an older cat.
Reference: "Strange But True Facts About Cats" http://stangebuttru.blogspot.com/2012/11/strange-but-true-facts-about-cats.html. accessed 21 April 2015
April 20th, 2015
Fact: Kneading or “Maki Kneading or “Makin’ Biscuits” is common to all domestic cats when comfortable or feeling at ease, where they alternately push out and pull in their front paws, alternating between right and left. Some cats will “nurse” or suck on clothing during kneading. The behavior is thought to be soothing in the same way a human baby sucks its thumb or pacifier, as a newborn kitten’s kneading of the mother’s breast to stimulate milk. Cats often knead before sleeping.
Reference: "Kitteh Kats" http://kittehkats.tumblr.com/interestingcatfacts. Accessed 20 April 2015
Fact: Kneading or “Maki Kneading or “Makin’ Biscuits” is common to all domestic cats when comfortable or feeling at ease, where they alternately push out and pull in their front paws, alternating between right and left. Some cats will “nurse” or suck on clothing during kneading. The behavior is thought to be soothing in the same way a human baby sucks its thumb or pacifier, as a newborn kitten’s kneading of the mother’s breast to stimulate milk. Cats often knead before sleeping.
Reference: "Kitteh Kats" http://kittehkats.tumblr.com/interestingcatfacts. Accessed 20 April 2015
April 19th, 2015
Fact: The earliest ancestor of the modern cat, Proailurus (“first cat” in Greek), lived 30 million years ago
Reference: "Fun Feline Facts" http://www.vet.cornell.edu/FHC/feline_fun/fun_facts.cfm. Accessed 19 April 2015
Fact: The earliest ancestor of the modern cat, Proailurus (“first cat” in Greek), lived 30 million years ago
Reference: "Fun Feline Facts" http://www.vet.cornell.edu/FHC/feline_fun/fun_facts.cfm. Accessed 19 April 2015
April 18th, 2015
Fact: Cats can make up to 100 different vocal sounds. Dogs can only make 10.
Reference: "17 Fun Cat Facts" http://www.dailyrandomfacts.com/animal-facts-2/17-fun-cat-facts/. Accessed 18 April 2015
Fact: Cats can make up to 100 different vocal sounds. Dogs can only make 10.
Reference: "17 Fun Cat Facts" http://www.dailyrandomfacts.com/animal-facts-2/17-fun-cat-facts/. Accessed 18 April 2015
April 17th, 2015
Fact: The oldest cat recorded was a cat from England who died in 1939. Her name was “Puss” and she was 36 years old.
Reference: "Interesting Facts About Cats". http://factualfacts.com/animals/cat-facts/. Accessed 17 April 2015
Fact: The oldest cat recorded was a cat from England who died in 1939. Her name was “Puss” and she was 36 years old.
Reference: "Interesting Facts About Cats". http://factualfacts.com/animals/cat-facts/. Accessed 17 April 2015
April 16th, 2015
Fact: Senior cats start to experience something like human dementia or Alzheimer’s when they reach an old age, usually around 8. The cats wander around the house a little dazed and confused, which is why they meow constantly.
Reference: "12 Weird Cat Facts" http://www.brainjet.com/random/2101/12-weird-cat-facts#slide/6/0. Accessed 16 April 2015.
Fact: Senior cats start to experience something like human dementia or Alzheimer’s when they reach an old age, usually around 8. The cats wander around the house a little dazed and confused, which is why they meow constantly.
Reference: "12 Weird Cat Facts" http://www.brainjet.com/random/2101/12-weird-cat-facts#slide/6/0. Accessed 16 April 2015.
April 15th, 2015
Fact: It is a myth that all calico cats are female. Actually, 1/3000 calico cats can be male!
Reference: "Cat Facts and Myths" http://www.higginsanimalclinic.com/site/epage/58868_332.htm. Accessed 15 April 2015.
Fact: It is a myth that all calico cats are female. Actually, 1/3000 calico cats can be male!
Reference: "Cat Facts and Myths" http://www.higginsanimalclinic.com/site/epage/58868_332.htm. Accessed 15 April 2015.
April 14th, 2015
Fact: Sexually mature (unfixed) female cats are called "queens" and spayed females are called "mollies"
Reference: "Cat" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cat. Accessed 14 April 2015
Fact: Sexually mature (unfixed) female cats are called "queens" and spayed females are called "mollies"
Reference: "Cat" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cat. Accessed 14 April 2015
April 13th, 2015
Fact: Sexually mature (unfixed) male cats are called "toms" and neutered males are called "gibs"
Reference: "What Is A Tomcat?" http://pets.thenest.com/tomcat-5158.html. Accessed 13 April 2015
Fact: Sexually mature (unfixed) male cats are called "toms" and neutered males are called "gibs"
Reference: "What Is A Tomcat?" http://pets.thenest.com/tomcat-5158.html. Accessed 13 April 2015
April 12th, 2015
Fact: By neutering your male cat, you add about 2-3 years to his lifespan.
Reference: "Spaying and Neutering May Contribute To Longer Lifespans, According to Banfield Pet Hospital Report" http://www.banfield.com/about-us/news-room/news-archives/spaying-and-neutering-may-contribute-to-longer-lif. Accessed 12 April 2015
Fact: By neutering your male cat, you add about 2-3 years to his lifespan.
Reference: "Spaying and Neutering May Contribute To Longer Lifespans, According to Banfield Pet Hospital Report" http://www.banfield.com/about-us/news-room/news-archives/spaying-and-neutering-may-contribute-to-longer-lif. Accessed 12 April 2015
April 11th, 2015
Fact: Kittens sleep a lot because their bodies release a growth hormone only when they're asleep.
Reference: "Your Cat" http://about.royalcanin.co.uk/category/your-cat/. Accessed 11 April 2015
Fact: Kittens sleep a lot because their bodies release a growth hormone only when they're asleep.
Reference: "Your Cat" http://about.royalcanin.co.uk/category/your-cat/. Accessed 11 April 2015
April 10th, 2015
Fact: Cats can't see directly below their noses. That's why they miss food that's right in front of them.
Reference: "Cats Can't See Under Their Own Nose" http://whereilive.over-blog.com/article-cats-can-t-see-under-their-own-nose-88823914.html. Accessed 10 April 2015
Fact: Cats can't see directly below their noses. That's why they miss food that's right in front of them.
Reference: "Cats Can't See Under Their Own Nose" http://whereilive.over-blog.com/article-cats-can-t-see-under-their-own-nose-88823914.html. Accessed 10 April 2015
April 9th, 2015
Fact: The furry tufts on the inside of cats' ears are called "ear furnishings". They insulate the ear, and help filter out direct sounds and debris.
Reference:"The Blog". http://catnipsum.com/blog/cat-facts/fact-cats-ear-hair-is-called-furnishings/627. Accessed 09 April 2015
Fact: The furry tufts on the inside of cats' ears are called "ear furnishings". They insulate the ear, and help filter out direct sounds and debris.
Reference:"The Blog". http://catnipsum.com/blog/cat-facts/fact-cats-ear-hair-is-called-furnishings/627. Accessed 09 April 2015
April 8th, 2015
Fact: Cats can drink seawater. Unlike humans, cats have kidneys that can filter out salt and use the water content to hydrate their bodies.
Reference: "15 Strange Facts About Cats That Actually Exist." http://www.omgfacts.com/lists/818/15-Strange-Facts-About-Cats-That-Actually-Exist. Accessed 08 April 2015
Fact: Cats can drink seawater. Unlike humans, cats have kidneys that can filter out salt and use the water content to hydrate their bodies.
Reference: "15 Strange Facts About Cats That Actually Exist." http://www.omgfacts.com/lists/818/15-Strange-Facts-About-Cats-That-Actually-Exist. Accessed 08 April 2015
April 7th, 2015
Fact: Cats are obligate carnivores, designed by nature to require animal protein. In fact, human-grade, unprocessed protein and moisture (water) should make up the bulk of your kitty's diet.
Reference: "Don't Believe It! Exposing 10 Common Myths About Cats" http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2010/07/27/dont-believe-it-exposing-10-common-myths-about-cats.aspx. Accessed 07 April 2015
Fact: Cats are obligate carnivores, designed by nature to require animal protein. In fact, human-grade, unprocessed protein and moisture (water) should make up the bulk of your kitty's diet.
Reference: "Don't Believe It! Exposing 10 Common Myths About Cats" http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2010/07/27/dont-believe-it-exposing-10-common-myths-about-cats.aspx. Accessed 07 April 2015
April 6th, 2015
Fact: The first cat in space was French. She was named Felicette, or “Astrocat.” She survived the trip. Reference: "Animals In Space" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Animals_in_space. Accessed 06 April 2015
Fact: The first cat in space was French. She was named Felicette, or “Astrocat.” She survived the trip. Reference: "Animals In Space" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Animals_in_space. Accessed 06 April 2015
April 5th, 2015
Fact: Cats were symbols of 'divinity' in Ancient Egypt.
Reference: : "Brooklyn Museum" https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/exhibitions/divine_felines/. Accessed 05 April 2015
Fact: Cats were symbols of 'divinity' in Ancient Egypt.
Reference: : "Brooklyn Museum" https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/exhibitions/divine_felines/. Accessed 05 April 2015
April 4th, 2015
Fact: The Egyptian Mau is the oldest domestic breed of cat.
Reference: "82 Astounding Facts About Cats" http://www.buzzfeed.com/chelseamarshall/meows#.lkEb7bpeq. Accessed 04 April 2015
Fact: The Egyptian Mau is the oldest domestic breed of cat.
Reference: "82 Astounding Facts About Cats" http://www.buzzfeed.com/chelseamarshall/meows#.lkEb7bpeq. Accessed 04 April 2015
April 3rd, 2015
Fact: A cat’s carbon footprint is similar to that of a VW Bug, whereas a dog’s is more like a Hummer.
Reference: "8 Benefits of Being A Cat Owner" http://mentalfloss.com/article/51154/8-benefits-being-cat-owner. Accesed 03 April 2015
Fact: A cat’s carbon footprint is similar to that of a VW Bug, whereas a dog’s is more like a Hummer.
Reference: "8 Benefits of Being A Cat Owner" http://mentalfloss.com/article/51154/8-benefits-being-cat-owner. Accesed 03 April 2015
April 2nd, 2015
Fact: Cats can move their ears 180 degrees.
Reference: "Cat Senses Part 1: Vision, Hearing, and Smell" http://www.examiner.com/article/cat-senses-part-1-vision-hearing-and-smell. Accessed 02 April 2015
Fact: Cats can move their ears 180 degrees.
Reference: "Cat Senses Part 1: Vision, Hearing, and Smell" http://www.examiner.com/article/cat-senses-part-1-vision-hearing-and-smell. Accessed 02 April 2015
April 1st, 2015
Fact: Original kitty litter was made out of sand but it was replaced by more absorbent clay in 1948.
Reference: "Kitty Litter". http://www.ideafinder.com/history/inventions/kitty;itter.htm. Accessed 01 April 2015
Fact: Original kitty litter was made out of sand but it was replaced by more absorbent clay in 1948.
Reference: "Kitty Litter". http://www.ideafinder.com/history/inventions/kitty;itter.htm. Accessed 01 April 2015
March 31st, 2015
Fact: Cats have 1,000 times more data storage than an iPad.
Reference: "Computers Versus Brains" http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/computers-vs-brains/. Accessed 31 March 2015
Fact: Cats have 1,000 times more data storage than an iPad.
Reference: "Computers Versus Brains" http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/computers-vs-brains/. Accessed 31 March 2015
March 30th, 2015
Fact: Female cats are typically right-pawed while male cats are typically left-pawed.
Reference: "82 Astounding Facts About Cats". http://www.buzzfeed.com/chelseamarshall/meows#.atbOxgp704. Accessed 30 March 2015
Fact: Female cats are typically right-pawed while male cats are typically left-pawed.
Reference: "82 Astounding Facts About Cats". http://www.buzzfeed.com/chelseamarshall/meows#.atbOxgp704. Accessed 30 March 2015
March 29th, 2015
Fact: A cat’s cerebral cortex (the part of the brain in charge of cognitive information processing) has 300 million neurons, compared with a dog’s 160 million
Reference: "How Smart Is Your Cat" https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-superhuman-mind/201302/how-smart-is-your-cat-1. Accessed 29 March 2015
Fact: A cat’s cerebral cortex (the part of the brain in charge of cognitive information processing) has 300 million neurons, compared with a dog’s 160 million
Reference: "How Smart Is Your Cat" https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-superhuman-mind/201302/how-smart-is-your-cat-1. Accessed 29 March 2015
March 28th, 2015
Fact: The world’s largest domestic cat measured 48.5 inches long.
Reference: "82 Astounding Facts About Cats". http://www.buzzfeed.com/chelseamarshall/meows#.atbOxgp704. Accessed 28 March 2015
Fact: The world’s largest domestic cat measured 48.5 inches long.
Reference: "82 Astounding Facts About Cats". http://www.buzzfeed.com/chelseamarshall/meows#.atbOxgp704. Accessed 28 March 2015
March 27th, 2015
Fact: Sir Isaac Newton invented the cat door.
Reference: "Interesting Cat Facts" http://www.showcatsonline.com/x/interesting-cat-facts.shtml. Accessed 27 March 2015
Fact: Sir Isaac Newton invented the cat door.
Reference: "Interesting Cat Facts" http://www.showcatsonline.com/x/interesting-cat-facts.shtml. Accessed 27 March 2015
March 26th, 2015
Fact: Almost half the cats on the estate of the late Ernest Hemingway have six toes. Hemingway, who shared his Key West home with more than 30 cats, once said, “A cat has absolute emotional honesty; human beings, for one reason or another, may hide their feelings, but a cat does not.”
Reference: "10 Fun Cat Facts" http://www.catchannel.com/amazing-cat-facts.aspx. Accessed 26 March 2015
Fact: Almost half the cats on the estate of the late Ernest Hemingway have six toes. Hemingway, who shared his Key West home with more than 30 cats, once said, “A cat has absolute emotional honesty; human beings, for one reason or another, may hide their feelings, but a cat does not.”
Reference: "10 Fun Cat Facts" http://www.catchannel.com/amazing-cat-facts.aspx. Accessed 26 March 2015
March 25th, 2015
Fact: A cat ran for mayor of Mexico City in 2013
Reference: "82 Astounding Facts About Cats". http://www.buzzfeed.com/chelseamarshall/meows#.atbOxgp704. Accessed 25 March 2015
Fact: A cat ran for mayor of Mexico City in 2013
Reference: "82 Astounding Facts About Cats". http://www.buzzfeed.com/chelseamarshall/meows#.atbOxgp704. Accessed 25 March 2015
March 24th, 2015
Fact: Siamese kittens are born white because of the heat inside the mother's uterus before birth. This heat keeps the kittens' hair from darkening on the points.
Reference: "Cat Facts" http://www.fourpawsandtailrescue.org/info/display?PageID=2605. Accessed 24 March 2015
Fact: Siamese kittens are born white because of the heat inside the mother's uterus before birth. This heat keeps the kittens' hair from darkening on the points.
Reference: "Cat Facts" http://www.fourpawsandtailrescue.org/info/display?PageID=2605. Accessed 24 March 2015
March 23rd, 2015
Fact: When you watch a cat lap up milk, you're watching a delicate process. Instead of scooping water into their mouths willy-nilly like dogs, a cat touches the tip of its tongue to the surface of a liquid, creating a column that stretches as it pulls its tongue back. Right before gravity overcomes the upward motion of the cat's tongue, sending the liquid crashing back down, the cat snaps its jaws shut, capturing a mouthful inside. On every lap, domestic cats get about 0.1 milliliter of liquid. At four laps per second, that's 5 teaspoons (24 ml) each minute.
Reference: "Here Kitty Kitty: 10 Facts For Cat Lovers" http://www.livescience.com/13884-kitty-kitty-10-facts-cat-lovers.html. Accessed 23 March 2015
Fact: When you watch a cat lap up milk, you're watching a delicate process. Instead of scooping water into their mouths willy-nilly like dogs, a cat touches the tip of its tongue to the surface of a liquid, creating a column that stretches as it pulls its tongue back. Right before gravity overcomes the upward motion of the cat's tongue, sending the liquid crashing back down, the cat snaps its jaws shut, capturing a mouthful inside. On every lap, domestic cats get about 0.1 milliliter of liquid. At four laps per second, that's 5 teaspoons (24 ml) each minute.
Reference: "Here Kitty Kitty: 10 Facts For Cat Lovers" http://www.livescience.com/13884-kitty-kitty-10-facts-cat-lovers.html. Accessed 23 March 2015
March 22nd, 2015
Fact: Cats can see color. Studies have shown that cats can distinguish between red and green; red and blue; red and gray; green and blue; green and gray; blue and gray; yellow and blue, and yellow and gray.
Reference: "Cool Pet Facts" http://www.animalleague.org/kids/cool_pet_facts.html. Accessed 22 March 2015
Fact: Cats can see color. Studies have shown that cats can distinguish between red and green; red and blue; red and gray; green and blue; green and gray; blue and gray; yellow and blue, and yellow and gray.
Reference: "Cool Pet Facts" http://www.animalleague.org/kids/cool_pet_facts.html. Accessed 22 March 2015
March 21st, 2015
Fact: A large majority of white cats with blue eyes are deaf. White cats with only one blue eye are deaf only in the ear closest to the blue eye. White cats with orange eyes do not have this disability. Reference: "Cat Facts" http://www.fourpawsandtailrescue.org/info/display?PageID=2605. Accessed 21 March 2015
Fact: A large majority of white cats with blue eyes are deaf. White cats with only one blue eye are deaf only in the ear closest to the blue eye. White cats with orange eyes do not have this disability. Reference: "Cat Facts" http://www.fourpawsandtailrescue.org/info/display?PageID=2605. Accessed 21 March 2015
March 20th, 2015
Fact: A cat’s heart beats nearly twice as fast as a human heart, at 110 to 140 beats a minute
Reference: Piven, Hanoch. 2009. What Cats Are Made Of. New York, NY: Ginee Seo Books.
Fact: A cat’s heart beats nearly twice as fast as a human heart, at 110 to 140 beats a minute
Reference: Piven, Hanoch. 2009. What Cats Are Made Of. New York, NY: Ginee Seo Books.
March 19th, 2015
Fact: A female cat may have three to seven kittens every four months. This is why having your pets spayed and neutered is so important.
Reference: "Cool Pet Facts" http://www.animalleague.org/kids/cool_pet_facts.html. Accessed 19 March 2015
Fact: A female cat may have three to seven kittens every four months. This is why having your pets spayed and neutered is so important.
Reference: "Cool Pet Facts" http://www.animalleague.org/kids/cool_pet_facts.html. Accessed 19 March 2015
March 18th, 2015
Fact: The first cartoon cat was Felix the Cat in 1919. In 1940, Tom and Jerry starred in the first theatrical cartoon “Puss Gets the Boot.” In 1981 Andrew Lloyd Weber created the musical Cats, based on T.S. Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats.
Reference: Fogle, Bruce. 2006. Cats. New York, NY: Dorling Kindersley Limited.
Fact: The first cartoon cat was Felix the Cat in 1919. In 1940, Tom and Jerry starred in the first theatrical cartoon “Puss Gets the Boot.” In 1981 Andrew Lloyd Weber created the musical Cats, based on T.S. Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats.
Reference: Fogle, Bruce. 2006. Cats. New York, NY: Dorling Kindersley Limited.
March 17th, 2017
Fact: There are over 500 million domestic cats in the world.
Reference: "Fun Cat Facts For Kids" http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/animals/cat.html. Accessed 17 March 2015
Fact: There are over 500 million domestic cats in the world.
Reference: "Fun Cat Facts For Kids" http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/animals/cat.html. Accessed 17 March 2015
March 16th, 2015
Fact: Two members of the cat family are distinct from all others: the clouded leopard and the cheetah. The clouded leopard does not roar like other big cats, nor does it groom or rest like small cats. The cheetah is unique because it is a running cat; all others are leaping cats. They are leaping cats because they slowly stalk their prey and then leap on it.
Reference: Bidner, Jenni. 2006. Is My Cat a Tiger? New York, NY: Lark Books
Fact: Two members of the cat family are distinct from all others: the clouded leopard and the cheetah. The clouded leopard does not roar like other big cats, nor does it groom or rest like small cats. The cheetah is unique because it is a running cat; all others are leaping cats. They are leaping cats because they slowly stalk their prey and then leap on it.
Reference: Bidner, Jenni. 2006. Is My Cat a Tiger? New York, NY: Lark Books
March 15th, 2015
Fact: Cats can judge within 3 inches the precise location of a sound being made 1 yard away.
Reference: "Cat Facts and Trivia" https://user.xmission.com/~emailbox/trivia.htm. Accessed 14 March 2015
Fact: Cats can judge within 3 inches the precise location of a sound being made 1 yard away.
Reference: "Cat Facts and Trivia" https://user.xmission.com/~emailbox/trivia.htm. Accessed 14 March 2015
March 14th, 2015
Fact: The biggest wildcat today is the Siberian Tiger. It can be more than 12 feet (3.6 m) long (about the size of a small car) and weigh up to 700 pounds (317 kg).
Reference: Bidner, Jenni. 2006. Is My Cat a Tiger? New York, NY: Lark Books
Fact: The biggest wildcat today is the Siberian Tiger. It can be more than 12 feet (3.6 m) long (about the size of a small car) and weigh up to 700 pounds (317 kg).
Reference: Bidner, Jenni. 2006. Is My Cat a Tiger? New York, NY: Lark Books
March 13th, 2015
Fact: Besides smelling with their nose, cats can smell with an additional organ called the Jacobson's organ, located in the upper surface of the mouth.
Reference: "Cat Facts" http://www.fourpawsandtailrescue.org/info/display?PageID=2605. Accessed 13 March 2015
Fact: Besides smelling with their nose, cats can smell with an additional organ called the Jacobson's organ, located in the upper surface of the mouth.
Reference: "Cat Facts" http://www.fourpawsandtailrescue.org/info/display?PageID=2605. Accessed 13 March 2015
March 12th, 2015
Fact: Ancient Egyptians shaved off their eyebrows to mourn the death of their cats.
Reference: "Cat Facts: 26 Facts About Cats". http://www.factslides.com/s-Cats. Accessed 12 March 2015.
Fact: Ancient Egyptians shaved off their eyebrows to mourn the death of their cats.
Reference: "Cat Facts: 26 Facts About Cats". http://www.factslides.com/s-Cats. Accessed 12 March 2015.
March 11th, 2015
Fact: A cat can jump 5 times as high as it is tall!
Reference: "Interesting & Weird Cat Facts" http://www.angelfire.com/bc/cutekatt/CatFacts.html. Accessed 11 March 2015
Fact: A cat can jump 5 times as high as it is tall!
Reference: "Interesting & Weird Cat Facts" http://www.angelfire.com/bc/cutekatt/CatFacts.html. Accessed 11 March 2015
March 10th, 2015
Fact: Common plants that are poisonous to cats include: Iris, English Ivy, Philodendron, and Mistletoe!!
Reference: "Interesting & Weird Cat Facts" http://www.angelfire.com/bc/cutekatt/CatFacts.html. Accessed 10 March 2015
Fact: Common plants that are poisonous to cats include: Iris, English Ivy, Philodendron, and Mistletoe!!
Reference: "Interesting & Weird Cat Facts" http://www.angelfire.com/bc/cutekatt/CatFacts.html. Accessed 10 March 2015
March 9th, 2015
Fact: Almost 10% of all the cat's bones are in its tail.
Reference: "10 Interesting Facts About Cats" http://positivemed.com/2013/08/25/10-interesting-facts-cats. Accessed 09 March 2015
Fact: Almost 10% of all the cat's bones are in its tail.
Reference: "10 Interesting Facts About Cats" http://positivemed.com/2013/08/25/10-interesting-facts-cats. Accessed 09 March 2015
March 8th, 2015
Fact: In Great Britain, black cats are thought to bring good luck
Reference: "Interesting Cat Facts" http://rescuinganimalsinneed.org/cats/interesting-cat-facts. Accessed 08 March 2015
Fact: In Great Britain, black cats are thought to bring good luck
Reference: "Interesting Cat Facts" http://rescuinganimalsinneed.org/cats/interesting-cat-facts. Accessed 08 March 2015
March 7th, 2015
Fact: A female kitten can become pregnant as young as 4 months of age - a reason early spaying and neutering is so important!
Reference: "Interesting Facts About Cats" http://www.mspca.org/programs/pet-owner-resources/pet-owner-guides/cat-care-adoption/interesting-facts-about.html. Accessed 07 March 2015
Fact: A female kitten can become pregnant as young as 4 months of age - a reason early spaying and neutering is so important!
Reference: "Interesting Facts About Cats" http://www.mspca.org/programs/pet-owner-resources/pet-owner-guides/cat-care-adoption/interesting-facts-about.html. Accessed 07 March 2015
March 6th, 2015
Fact: The cat has 500 skeletal muscles (humans have 650).
Reference: "Cat Facts and Trivia" https://user.xmission.com/~emailbox/trivia.htm. Accessed 06 March 2015
Fact: The cat has 500 skeletal muscles (humans have 650).
Reference: "Cat Facts and Trivia" https://user.xmission.com/~emailbox/trivia.htm. Accessed 06 March 2015
March 5th, 2015
Fact: When cats walk, they step first with both left legs and then with both right legs. The only other animals who do this, are the camel and the giraffe.
Reference: "12 Cool Cat Facts" http://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Pet-Health/Caring-for-your-cat/12-cool-cat-facts-20120721. Accessed on 05 March 2015.
Fact: When cats walk, they step first with both left legs and then with both right legs. The only other animals who do this, are the camel and the giraffe.
Reference: "12 Cool Cat Facts" http://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Pet-Health/Caring-for-your-cat/12-cool-cat-facts-20120721. Accessed on 05 March 2015.
March 4th, 2015
Fact: Cats eat grass to aid their digestion and to help them get rid of any fur in their stomachs.
Reference: "Cool Cat Facts" http://catlover182.tripod.com/id5.html. Accessed on 04 March 2015
Fact: Cats eat grass to aid their digestion and to help them get rid of any fur in their stomachs.
Reference: "Cool Cat Facts" http://catlover182.tripod.com/id5.html. Accessed on 04 March 2015
March 3rd, 2015
Fact: A cat sees about 6 times better than a human at night.
Reference: "Cool Pet Facts" http://www.animalleague.org/kids/cool_pet_facts.html. Accessed 03 March 2015
Fact: A cat sees about 6 times better than a human at night.
Reference: "Cool Pet Facts" http://www.animalleague.org/kids/cool_pet_facts.html. Accessed 03 March 2015
March 2nd, 2015
Fact: The cat is one of only a few animals that can stare fixedly into the human eye.
Reference: "Cool Cat Facts" http://catgreetings.com/gpage3.html. Accessed 02 March 2015.
Fact: The cat is one of only a few animals that can stare fixedly into the human eye.
Reference: "Cool Cat Facts" http://catgreetings.com/gpage3.html. Accessed 02 March 2015.
March 1st, 2015
Fact: A cat’s jaws are designed to only chew up and down, but not sideways like human and dog jaws.
Reference: "15 Things You Should Know About Your Cat" http://www.care2.com/greenliving/15-things-you-should-know-about-your-cat.html. Accessed 01 March 2015
Fact: A cat’s jaws are designed to only chew up and down, but not sideways like human and dog jaws.
Reference: "15 Things You Should Know About Your Cat" http://www.care2.com/greenliving/15-things-you-should-know-about-your-cat.html. Accessed 01 March 2015
February 28th, 2015
Fact: A healthy cat’s body temperature is between 100.5 and 102.5 degrees Fahrenheit. A cat is ill if its temperature dips below 100 degrees Fahrenheit or above 103 degrees Fahrenheit
Reference: "15 Things You Should Know About Your Cat" http://www.care2.com/greenliving/15-things-you-should-know-about-your-cat.html. Accessed 28 Feb 2015
Fact: A healthy cat’s body temperature is between 100.5 and 102.5 degrees Fahrenheit. A cat is ill if its temperature dips below 100 degrees Fahrenheit or above 103 degrees Fahrenheit
Reference: "15 Things You Should Know About Your Cat" http://www.care2.com/greenliving/15-things-you-should-know-about-your-cat.html. Accessed 28 Feb 2015
February 27th, 2015
Fact: Even though a dogs sense of smell is superior to a cats, a cats is 14 times more sensitive then ours. They probably identify their owner more by smell then sight!!!!
Reference: "Cool Cat Facts" http://catgreetings.com/gpage3.html. Accessed 27 Feb 2015
Fact: Even though a dogs sense of smell is superior to a cats, a cats is 14 times more sensitive then ours. They probably identify their owner more by smell then sight!!!!
Reference: "Cool Cat Facts" http://catgreetings.com/gpage3.html. Accessed 27 Feb 2015
February 26th, 2015
Fact: If you take a look at your cat’s nose, you will notice it has a bunch of tiny bumps and ridges. Like a human’s fingerprint the pattern of bumps and ridges is unique to each cat. So if your cat every gets arrested its nose print will be in the kitty criminal records for ever!
Reference: "12 Weird Cat Facts". http://www.brainjet.com/random/2101/12-weird-cat-facts#slide/11/0. Accessed on 26 Feb 2015
Fact: If you take a look at your cat’s nose, you will notice it has a bunch of tiny bumps and ridges. Like a human’s fingerprint the pattern of bumps and ridges is unique to each cat. So if your cat every gets arrested its nose print will be in the kitty criminal records for ever!
Reference: "12 Weird Cat Facts". http://www.brainjet.com/random/2101/12-weird-cat-facts#slide/11/0. Accessed on 26 Feb 2015
February 25th, 2015
Fact: The heaviest domestic cat on record is 21.297 kilograms (46 lb 15.2 oz).
Reference: "Fun Cat Facts For Kids". http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/animals/cat.html. Accessed on 25 Feb 2015
Fact: The heaviest domestic cat on record is 21.297 kilograms (46 lb 15.2 oz).
Reference: "Fun Cat Facts For Kids". http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/animals/cat.html. Accessed on 25 Feb 2015
February 24th, 2015
Fact: Cats have 32 muscles that control the outer ear, while humans only have 6!
Reference: "Cat Facts: 25 Facts About Cats" http://www.factslides.com/s-Cats. Accessed 24 Feb 2015
Fact: Cats have 32 muscles that control the outer ear, while humans only have 6!
Reference: "Cat Facts: 25 Facts About Cats" http://www.factslides.com/s-Cats. Accessed 24 Feb 2015
February 23rd, 2015
Fact: Most cats don't have eyelashes.
Reference: "Cat Facts". http://www.animalplanet.com/pets/cat-facts/?fact_id=47301. Accessed on 23 Feb 2015
Fact: Most cats don't have eyelashes.
Reference: "Cat Facts". http://www.animalplanet.com/pets/cat-facts/?fact_id=47301. Accessed on 23 Feb 2015
February 22nd, 2015
Fact: A cat's jaws cannot move sideways.
Reference: "Cat Facts":. http://www.fourpawsandtailrescue.org/info/display?PageID=2605. Accessed on 22 Feb 2015
Fact: A cat's jaws cannot move sideways.
Reference: "Cat Facts":. http://www.fourpawsandtailrescue.org/info/display?PageID=2605. Accessed on 22 Feb 2015
February 21st, 2015
Fact: Cats use their whiskers to measure openings, indicate mood and general navigation.
Reference: "Cat Facts". http://www.animalplanet.com/pets/cat-facts/?fact_id=47394. Accessed on 21 February 2015
Fact: Cats use their whiskers to measure openings, indicate mood and general navigation.
Reference: "Cat Facts". http://www.animalplanet.com/pets/cat-facts/?fact_id=47394. Accessed on 21 February 2015
February 20th, 2015
Fact :Cats have five toes on each front paw, but only four toes on each back paw.
Reference: "Cat Facts" http://www.fourpawsandtailrescue.org/info/display?PageID=2605. Accessed 20 February 2015.
Fact :Cats have five toes on each front paw, but only four toes on each back paw.
Reference: "Cat Facts" http://www.fourpawsandtailrescue.org/info/display?PageID=2605. Accessed 20 February 2015.
February 19th, 2015
Fact: The claws on the cat’s back paws aren’t as sharp as the claws on the front paws because the claws in the back don’t retract and, consequently, become worn
Reference: Frith-Macdonald, Candida. 2008. Encyclopedia of Cats. New York, NY: Parragon Books Ltd.
Fact: The claws on the cat’s back paws aren’t as sharp as the claws on the front paws because the claws in the back don’t retract and, consequently, become worn
Reference: Frith-Macdonald, Candida. 2008. Encyclopedia of Cats. New York, NY: Parragon Books Ltd.
February 18th, 2015
Fact: The smallest wildcat today is the Black-footed cat. The females are less than 20 inches (50 cm) long and can weigh as little as 2.5 lbs (1.2 kg).
Reference: Bidner, Jenni. 2006. Is My Cat a Tiger? New York, NY: Lark Books
Fact: The smallest wildcat today is the Black-footed cat. The females are less than 20 inches (50 cm) long and can weigh as little as 2.5 lbs (1.2 kg).
Reference: Bidner, Jenni. 2006. Is My Cat a Tiger? New York, NY: Lark Books
February 17th, 2015
Fact: Owning a cat can reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack by 33%!
Reference: "82 Astounding Facts About Cats" http://www.buzzfeed.com/chelseamarshall/meows#.narPmW7OX. Accessed 17 February 2015.
Fact: Owning a cat can reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack by 33%!
Reference: "82 Astounding Facts About Cats" http://www.buzzfeed.com/chelseamarshall/meows#.narPmW7OX. Accessed 17 February 2015.
February 16th, 2015
Fact: Most cats give birth to a litter of between one and nine kittens. The largest known litter ever produced was 19 kittens, of which 15 survived.
Reference: “Cat World Records.” Cat World. Accessed: February 16th, 2015.
Fact: Most cats give birth to a litter of between one and nine kittens. The largest known litter ever produced was 19 kittens, of which 15 survived.
Reference: “Cat World Records.” Cat World. Accessed: February 16th, 2015.
February 15th, 2015
Fact: A cat lover is called an Ailurophilia (Greek: cat+lover)
Reference: Frith-Macdonald, Candida. 2008. Encyclopedia of Cats. New York, NY: Parragon Books Ltd.
Fact: A cat lover is called an Ailurophilia (Greek: cat+lover)
Reference: Frith-Macdonald, Candida. 2008. Encyclopedia of Cats. New York, NY: Parragon Books Ltd.
February 14th, 2015
Fact: While it is commonly thought that the ancient Egyptians were the first to domesticate cats, the oldest known pet cat was recently found in a 9,500-year-old grave on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus. This grave predates early Egyptian art depicting cats by 4,000 years or more.
Reference: Frith-Macdonald, Candida. 2008. Encyclopedia of Cats. New York, NY: Parragon Books Ltd.
Fact: While it is commonly thought that the ancient Egyptians were the first to domesticate cats, the oldest known pet cat was recently found in a 9,500-year-old grave on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus. This grave predates early Egyptian art depicting cats by 4,000 years or more.
Reference: Frith-Macdonald, Candida. 2008. Encyclopedia of Cats. New York, NY: Parragon Books Ltd.
February 13th, 2015
Fact: A cat usually has about 12 whiskers on each side of its face
Reference: Fogle, Bruce. 2006. Cats. New York, NY: Dorling Kindersley Limited.
Fact: A cat usually has about 12 whiskers on each side of its face
Reference: Fogle, Bruce. 2006. Cats. New York, NY: Dorling Kindersley Limited.
February 12th, 2015
Fact: A female cat is called a queen or a molly
Reference: Frith-Macdonald, Candida. 2008. Encyclopedia of Cats. New York, NY: Parragon Books Ltd.
Fact: A female cat is called a queen or a molly
Reference: Frith-Macdonald, Candida. 2008. Encyclopedia of Cats. New York, NY: Parragon Books Ltd.
February 11th, 2015
Fact: Cats make about 100 different sounds. Dogs make only about 10!
Reference: Piven, Hanoch. 2009. What Cats Are Made Of. New York, NY: Ginee Seo Books.
Fact: Cats make about 100 different sounds. Dogs make only about 10!
Reference: Piven, Hanoch. 2009. What Cats Are Made Of. New York, NY: Ginee Seo Books.
February 10th, 2015
Fact: A domestic cat can travel at a top speed of approximately 31 mph (49 km) over a short distance.
Reference: Bidner, Jenni. 2006. Is My Cat a Tiger? New York, NY: Lark Books
Fact: A domestic cat can travel at a top speed of approximately 31 mph (49 km) over a short distance.
Reference: Bidner, Jenni. 2006. Is My Cat a Tiger? New York, NY: Lark Books
February 9th, 2015
Fact: A cat can jump up to five times its own height in a single bound!
Reference: Bidner, Jenni. 2006. Is My Cat a Tiger? New York, NY: Lark Books.
Fact: A cat can jump up to five times its own height in a single bound!
Reference: Bidner, Jenni. 2006. Is My Cat a Tiger? New York, NY: Lark Books.
February 8th, 2015
Fact: Female cats tend to be right pawed, while male cats are more often left pawed. Interestingly, while 90% of humans are right handed, the remaining 10% of lefties also tend to be male.
Reference: Viegas, Jennifer. “Female Cats Are Right-Pawed, Males Are Lefties.” Discovery News. July 23, 2009. Accessed: February 8th, 2015.
Fact: Female cats tend to be right pawed, while male cats are more often left pawed. Interestingly, while 90% of humans are right handed, the remaining 10% of lefties also tend to be male.
Reference: Viegas, Jennifer. “Female Cats Are Right-Pawed, Males Are Lefties.” Discovery News. July 23, 2009. Accessed: February 8th, 2015.
February 7th, 2015
Fact: A cat has 230 bones in its body. A human has 206. A cat has no collarbone, so it can fit through any opening the size of its head.
Reference: Clutton-Brock, Juliet. 2004. Cat. New York, NY: DK Publishing, Inc.
Fact: A cat has 230 bones in its body. A human has 206. A cat has no collarbone, so it can fit through any opening the size of its head.
Reference: Clutton-Brock, Juliet. 2004. Cat. New York, NY: DK Publishing, Inc.
February 6th, 2015
Fact: The technical term for a cat's hairball is a "bezoar"
Reference: Fogle, Bruce. 2006. Cats. New York, NY: Dorley Kindersley Limited
Fact: The technical term for a cat's hairball is a "bezoar"
Reference: Fogle, Bruce. 2006. Cats. New York, NY: Dorley Kindersley Limited
February 5th, 2015
Fact: On average, cats spend 2/3rd of every day sleeping. That means a 9-year old cat has been awake for only 3 years of its life!
Reference: Piven, Hanoch. 2009. What Cats Are Made Of. New York, NY: Ginee Seo Books
Fact: On average, cats spend 2/3rd of every day sleeping. That means a 9-year old cat has been awake for only 3 years of its life!
Reference: Piven, Hanoch. 2009. What Cats Are Made Of. New York, NY: Ginee Seo Books
