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Did you know there is more to cats than meets the eye? There are so many interesting things that most of us don't even know about cats. Yeah sure we have all heard about how cats have "nine lives" or how they always land on their feet. Though, these interesting facts aren't just myths. Which is why they are called facts! These facts are all about domestic cats and does not apply to wild cats or other families of the cat, such as a tiger or jaguar.
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Basic Facts
1: Cats have been domestic for over 8000 years!
2: Cats can tell the mood and feelings of its owners.
3: Every cat has an individual print on its nose. We can relate by comparing our fingerprints to their noses.
4: The word cat is short for felis catus, meaning house cat in the Latin language.
5: The cat was sacred in ancient Egypt and was a cult animal.
6: There are approximately 60 million cats in just the United States.
7: "Pedigree is the number one selling cat food bought by cat owners.
8: Most cats contain 20,000 genes with 38 chromosomes.
9: Cats have a chemosensory, or a sensory receptor, in their taste buds which makes them dislike sweet tasting foods such as berries or fruits.
10: White cats with blue eyes are more likely to be deaf than any other appearance.
11: Most cats, no matter what type (Siamese, Bengal, etc.), are the same size.
12: Cats are known to have a sixth finger, because they have a dewclaw which is a longer claw than the rest, appearing to look like an extra one.
13: A cat's heart should beat 120-140 times every minute. This assures a healthy kitty.
14: Cats are carnivores and have a hard time digesting vegetables or any plants at that matter.
15: The oldest living cat (still alive today) was born on august 3rd 1967 and is now 44 years old!
That is one old kitty cat! That just shows how remarkable cats are and just how extraordinary they are! No wonder why so many of us love the presence of these little fur balls!
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