Facts about Cats
15. Cats are one of, if not the most, popular pet in the world.
14. Every year, nearly four million cats are eaten in Asia.
13. Cats can drink sea water to re-hydrate themselves.
12. Black cats aren't an omen of ill fortune in all cultures. In the UK and Australia, spotting a black cat is good luck.
11. Cats choose who they bond with, it cannot be forced.
10. Cats can't taste sweets.
9. All kittens are born with blue eyes, which eventually changes color over time.
8. Some cats have survived falls from over 32 stories (320 meters) onto concrete, due largely to their “righting reflex.”
7. There are more than 500 million domestic cats in the world, with 33 different breeds.
6. A cat can travel at a top speed of 31 mph (49kmph) over a short5 distance.
5. Cats and humans have been associated for nearly 10000 years.
4. On average, cats spend 2/3 of every day sleeping. That means a nine-year-old cat has been awake for only three years of its life.
3. A kitten with green fur was discovered in Denmark in 1995. Originally thought to be a genetic mutation, scientists later determined it was due to high copper levels in the water supply.
2. A cat's tongue consists of small "hooks," which come in handy when tearing up food.
1. Cats communicate using about 16 “cat words.”
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