Ever wanted to know more about our gorgeous feline friends?
Fun Facts:
- Cats have the ability to jump up to five feet high without a running start
- Only mammal that can’t taste sweetness
- Cats need more protein in their diets than dogs or people
- Their tongues are very rough and are covered in spines known as “papillae”
- Cats can sleep up to 70% of the day, with an average of 15 hours a day
- Whiskers help guide them through every day life
- They also have whiskers on the back of their front legs
- Their long tails help balance them on high platforms
- Cats purr when they are happy, but also distressed or anxious
- Purring can also occur when they’re self-soothing or managing pain
- Cats, Giraffes and Camels all walk the same
- Hissing is a defense mechanism
- Meowing was developed just for communicating with humans
- A wagging tail is a warning sign
- Cats can be toilet-trained
- Cats have 100 different vocalizations, where dogs only have 10
- They also have a special and unique vocalization with their owner
Learn More:
- 101 Amazing Cat Facts: Fun Trivia About Your Feline Friend: http://shorturl.at/bvNY4
- The complicated truth about a cat’s purr: http://shorturl.at/ijsuQ
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