FACTS ABOUT FURRY FELLOWS- CATS

Today we’re delving into the world of cats, one of the most popular and mysterious pets in the world. these 15 facts will give you fascinating insights into the lives of our feline friends. Let’s get started:
1: Did you know that a cat’s brain is about 90% similar to a human’s brain? Cats and humans have nearly identical sections of the brain that control emotions.
2: Did you know that cats can make over 100 different sounds while dogs can only make about 10?
3: Did you know that domestic cats can run at speeds up to 30 mph 48 km/hr?
4: Did you know that a group of cats is called a clouder? A group of kittens is known as a Kindle.
5: Did you know that cats can jump up to six times their body length in one leap thanks to their powerful leg muscles?
6: Did you know that cats don’t have a sweet tooth? They lack the taste receptors that allow them to detect sweetness.
7: Did you know that a cat’s purr has been shown to reduce stress, lower blood pressure and even promote healing in humans?
8: Did you know that the oldest known pet cat was found in a 9,500 year old grave on the mediterranean island of Cyprus? This makes cats companions to humans for nearly 10,000 years.
9: Did you know that cats noses are as unique as human fingerprints? No two cats have the same nose print.
10: Did you know that the world’s richest cat Blackie inherited $12.5 million from his owner?
11: Did you know that cats sleep for an average of 13 to 16 hours a day? That means a cat spends roughly 2/3 of its life sleeping.
12: Did you know that adult cats only meow to communicate with humans, not other cats? Kittens meow to their mothers but adult cats use different vocalizations to communicate with other cats.
13: Did you know that cats have five toes on their front paws but only four toes on their back paws? Some cats called polyl cats are born with extra toes.
14: Did you know that cats can rotate their ears 180° to hear sounds from different directions? Their ears contain 32 muscles that help with this impressive flexibility.
15: Did you know that whiskers aren’t just cute? They’re essential sensory tools for cats. Whiskers help cats gauge space, detect objects in the dark and even sense changes in air currents.
I hope you enjoyed these 15 brand new facts about cats. These unique and curious creatures have captivated humans for thousands of years and there’s always something new to learn about them.