24 Fascinating Fun Facts About Cats That You Didn't Know

8 أكتوبر 2021

Cats are beautiful creatures and have a mystery about themselves. They are furry, cute, and enigmatic and are among the most popular pets around the globe. If you are a cat lover or a dedicated cat parent, you deserve to know some of the fascinating facts about cats that we have brought for you here in this article. Scroll down to discover how many facts you already know and how many are new to you..

Purrfect Self Heal

Cats can heal themselves by merely purring. Isn't that purrfect? Domesticated cats' purr frequency ranges from 25 to 150 Hertz, and at this frequency, the bones and muscles of a cat undergo repair. So next time you hear a cat purr, she might be under maintenance!

Jaw Job

Have you noticed a cat move her jaw? A cat can move her jaw from up to down but not side to side as humans do. Therefore, it is recommended to give your cat small bits of food that she can chew well.

No Eyelash

Did you know cats have three eyelids? The third eyelid is called haw, and you can only see it when a kitty is sick. Cats have no eyelashes. Well, most cats don't. It doesn't stop her from better eyesight, though. A cat can see about six times better than humans during nights because of the tapetum lucidum - an extra layer of reflecting cells that absorb light.

Great Listeners

Have you ever observed your kitty move her ears just like an antenna? They can hear the faintest of the sounds. It is fascinating that the average cat has five times more hearing power than an adult human. No wonder they can listen to you when you open the pack of snacks or tuna for them.

Lefties or Righties

Recent studies have come up with the results that cats are usually lefties. Scientists think that the left paw of cats is the dominant paw. However, in most cases, it is seen that female cats are right-handed. Extensive studies proved that male cats like using their left paw while female cats use their right paws.

Faster Heart Beats

A cat's heartbeat is faster than a human's. It ranges somewhere between 160-180 beats per minute. A newborn kittens' heartbeat is 220-260 beats per minute. It is much more than humans, which is only 110-140 beats per minute.

Unique Nose Prints

They might all seem the same, but cats have unique nose prints like humans have individual fingerprints. Should you look into your cat's nose under a magnifying glass, you will find patterns of ridges and bumps – that's the print of a cat, and that is unique.

Closed Ear Canals

When cats are born, they have closed ear canals that remain closed for nine days. A cat has 32 muscles in each ear. Another interesting fact about cats is that they always have blue eyes when they are born and change only when they grow up.

Allergic to You

You may be heartbroken to hear this, but your cat can be allergic to you. Cats suffer from seasonal allergies to grass and pollens. But sadly, your feline baby can be allergic to you too. It is most likely because the perfumes, sprays, soap, or laundry detergents that you use might cause an allergic reaction to your cat.

Cats Groom to Keep Cool

You must have seen cats grooming each other to express affection and clean themselves. Since cats can't sweat much like us, they control their bodies' temperature by sweating from their paws. So when they lick each other, they are also keeping each other cool. They do this again to make sure they all smell the same. When your cat licks you, it's because they love you and want to put their scent on you.

Cats are Not Fans of Sweets

Some cats go crazy about anything you feed them, while others are just not a fan of anything you give them. Cats can't taste sweet as their sweet receptors aren't meant to recognize sweet. It will probably save your cat from bad teeth.

Detached Collarbone

Did you know a cat has a detached collarbone that doesn't hold anything? That's right. Cat's collarbone is a free-hanging feature that squeezes into any space without any difficulties.

200 Scent Receptors

Just like a gifted ability to hear things incredibly, cats also have 200 scent receptors that allow them to smell the scent of their hunt. Cats can smell over 14 times better than a human. However, it is comparatively less than that of your pooch.

Your Cat's Tummy is a Pouch

The tummy tire of your cat isn't the result of the extra treat you give her, but it is a pouch that comes in handy. Your feline baby's tummy acts as a spot or bag to store extra food or hide the organs while fighting with other felines.

Sleeps 70 Percent of Their Life

Cats are avid sleepers and spend almost 70 percent of their lives sleeping. You must have watched your cat lazing around and sleeping. It is because cats are natural hunters and spend the accumulated energy while sleeping to hunt. Even though most cats are domesticated today, they still sleep for energy or charging themselves and use that energy to play around in the house at night, disturbing your sleep – that is the natural part of being a kitty.

Raw Fish Can Harm

Deviating from the popular concept of cats' love for fish, cats eating raw fish can harm them. Raw fish has certain bacteria in them that may cause poisoning in cats. Also, some enzymes in raw fish can destroy thiamine, an essential B vitamin in the body. So if you've been feeding raw fish to your cat, stop right away.

Variants of Sounds

Cats purr, hiss, and meow. Besides this, cats can make up to 100 different sounds in several variations. Some animal experts like to believe that cats have developed their meowing sounds specifically to communicate with humans. Every different sound made by your cat means a different meaning – they express happiness, love, anxiety, hunger, and aggression.

Share Same Emotions and Memory

It is good to know the fact that cats and humans have many similarities among themselves. Brains of both species have gray and white matter. Cats, too, have emotions and short and long memory like humans.

Navigation Whiskers

Cats' whiskers are natural antennas used to navigate and explore places the cat can't get herself fully into. The length of a cat's whiskers is equal to the width of her body. It makes it easier for her to understand if she can get through a particular space or not.

They Walk on Tiptoes

Unlike dogs, you won't hear a catwalk as they don't make any tapping sound with their claws while placing their paw on a surface. Cats are light on their feet, which means they can walk on their toes, tiptoeing. It also facilitates their incredible pounding talent.

Alert When Sleeping

Have you ever touched or pet your sleeping cat? Cats can laze all day long and can sleep 16 to 18 hours a day. However, when your cat is sleeping, she is still alert and can respond to any stimuli.

Similarity with Giraffe

Ever noticed a cat walking? Notice the way she syncs her legs – both right legs and then both left legs. Cats share this style of walking with giraffes and camels.

Not Allergic to Cats but Their Saliva

You must have come across people who are allergic to cats. It is not the furry and cute feline that people are allergic to but the dander and the kitty's saliva instead. If domesticated kitties are kept clean and bathed regularly, this condition may recede.

Siamese Kitten

Siamese kittens are adorable and have a unique color. However, newborns are white because of the heat inside their mother's uterus. It is because of this heat; the kitten's hair is prevented from darkening. These were some of the exciting, fun facts about cats' bodies that you might not have known earlier.