10 facts about cats

in blurtcats •  last year 

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On average, cats spend two-thirds of their lives sleeping. This means that, for example, a nine-year-old cat has only been awake for three years of its life.

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The longest-living cat ever recorded is considered to be Creme Puff, who lived for 38 years and 3 days (1967-2005).

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Cats almost never meow at other cats, primarily making that sound for humans. They usually purr or hiss at other feline creatures.

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Meeting a black cat is considered a big stroke of luck in Britain and Australia, while in Europe and North America, it is seen as a bad omen.

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There is a breed of cats that loves water. It's the Turkish Van. Their representatives enjoy bathing due to their water-resistant fur.

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Maine Coon cats are highly intelligent. They are one of the few breeds that can be trained.

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Cats are capable of producing about a hundred different intonations in their voice, while dogs can only produce about ten.

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Cats are unable to taste sweetness.

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The brains of cats are similar to human brains in many ways - the same areas are responsible for emotions.

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Many people find it endearing when cats rub against their legs, but in reality, the animals are simply marking their territory.

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I do think they fall into our patterns a bit as house cats mine defo sleeps in night and is awake most the day now :)

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