fun cat facts

Every cat has a unique nose print, just like a human fingerprint.
Male cats tend to be left-pawed, while females tend to be right-pawed.
Most cats can jump more than 7 times their own height!
A group of kittens with different mothers is called a kindle.
The majority of adult cats are lactose intolerant.
The colours cats can see have been likened to that of colourblind humans.
Cats make over 90 different sounds and recognise the voices of different people in their lives.
A cat’s whiskers have up to 200,000 sensory receptors linked to the same part of the brain as touch.
Children who have contact with cats are less likely to develop allergies and asthma.
Unlike humans, cats can drink seawater to hydrate if needed to survive (it’s not recommended though!)
Cats have 230 to 250 bones, more than humans do!
When cats want something, they chirrup in a similar frequency to human infant cries.
On average, cats spend 2 to 3 hours a day grooming themselves; that’s 25 to 30 per cent of their waking hours.
Cats climb down trees backwards as they can’t go head-first due to the way their claws curve.
Cats can’t chew large pieces of food because their jaws cannot move from side to side.
A cat’s front legs are more flexible than their back legs and carry 60% of their bodyweight.
Dogs are superior at walking long distances, but cats are better at bursts of running, jumping, and pouncing!
Some wild cats have a tabby coat, and with the “M” mark on their forehead; the African Wildcat looks a lot like the cat curled up on your couch.
Keeping company with a cat can improve physical and mental health by decreasing stress.
Studies show that cat owners have a lower risk of heart disease and stroke due to stress reduction.
Cats offer emotional support and can sense when their calm presence is needed.
Studies have shown an association between sharing your life with pets and an improved executive function like memory.
Cats only have sweat glands in specific locations, like their paws, so it’s important to keep your cat cool.
Just like people, cats with pink skin and fair coats are predisposed to sunburn and skin cancers! These are best avoided by keeping your cat indoors and by using a pet-friendly sunscreen if outdoors.