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Facts about Cats
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Cats
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Cats are
amazing creatures and cat owners are not really
their owners at all, a cat is not owned by
anyone! Cats are fiercely independent and unlike
their canine counterparts they own people, not
the other way around. If a cat is not happy
living with one owner or has a problem getting
on with other animals in the family, they will
simply find somewhere else they prefer to live!
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Like humans,
each cat has its own unique personality and
intelligence. Some cats are extremely bright and
will work out how to open a door by
releasing the handle whilst others will be
slower and happy just to eat and sleep!
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Cats love
companionship and crave attention, perhaps this
is why so many people prefer their cats to their
friends!
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- Fact 4 |
Domestic Cats
are not owned by humans, they are independent
creatures and do as they like and like to get
their own way! A cat no matter how well fed and
tame has a strong natural instinct to hunt and
proudly brings home its prey to his owners,
consider it a complement if you cat suddenly
brings home a bird or rodent in its jaws.
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- Fact 5 |
It is
believed that the domestic cat is in fact a
cross between two wild species, Felis lybica and
Felis sylvestris which were bred in Egypt as
long ago as 4000 years. In Egypt they are have
been many mummified remains of cats discovered
to confirm this as well as wall paintings found
in tombs. The first 'pet' cats were kept for
their hunting skills, catching mice in mills and
food factories, they had a job to do! The ancient
Egyptian goddess Bastet was a goddess of
fertility was represented with a cats head and
indeed a cat was her sacred animal.
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- Fact 6 |
Cats have
amazing hearing with thirty muscles in its ears
compared to a humans six ear muscles.
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They can
quickly turn their ears in the direction of the
sound.
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- Fact 8 |
A cats sense
of smell is extremely sensitive to nitrogen
which is the gas given off by food which is past
its best, a cat will refuse to eat anything
which has gone off or rotting.
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Cat Names- Fact 9 |
Have you
noticed your cats eyes flashing in the dark?
This is due to the tiny crystal screen at the
back of their eye which is able to reflect even
the smallest bit of light and gives cats their
ability so see many things that humans are
unable to.
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- Fact 10 |
A kitten has
24 teeth and an adult cat has 30 teeth, 14 in
their lower jaw and 16 in their upper jaw.
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- Fact 11 |
The first
tame cats were all tabbies! They looked very
similar to true wild cats.
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- Fact 12 |
The cats
backbone is held together by a series of muscles
which gives them their amazing agility and as
their spine can turn so easily they can twist
and turn much easier than us humans.
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- Fact 13 |
The tomb of
the Egyptian god Nebuman c1400 BC featured a
wall painting (can be viewed at the British
Museum in London) with a ginger cat helping him
catch birds. Other believe the cat in the
painting is symbolic of fertilityas the painting
also features his wife and daughter. In ancient
Egypt, cats were considered sacred and anyone
found to cause injury to a cat was punished and
the death of a cat in the family was followed by
a period of mourning. The cat was then embalmed,
mummified and buried in the same way that a
human would be treated.
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- Fact 14 |
Cats usually bite their prey in the neck and
kill it by breaking its neck.
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- Fact 15 |
The fang teeth of a domestic cat are spaced at
the correct distance to break the neck of a
mouse!
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- Fact 16 |
Cats have
amazing agility and can twist and turn in many
direction which helps them to jump and run away
from danger and also helps them with hunting. In
fact, their joints of a cat shoulders are
structured to allow the cat to twist their legs
in any direction.
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- Fact 17 |
Cats whiskers
are a mystery! Scientist believe they are
strongly linked to touch and are extremely
sensitive helping a cat find its way in
the dark. Do not cut off or trim your cats
Whiskas, they will not appreciate it at all!
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- Fact 18 |
Unlike a dog,
the cat can retract its claws which helps them
grip and enables them to be amazing climbers.
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- Fact 19 |
A cat can run
at speeds up to 27 miles an hour.
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Have you
noticed how your cat walks? Their front and back
legs on one side move together at exactly the
same time! The only other animal capable of
doing this are the giraffe and the camel.
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- Fact 21 |
Is it true
that when a cat falls it always lands on it
feet? Yes its true but don't try and prove it!
Cats have an extremely elastic body and the
nerves between their brain and muscles works
very fast to send messages telling them to
manoeuvre their body enabling them to land feet
first.
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- Fact 22 |
Cats are very
territorial and each one like to have its own
hunting grounds. This can cause problems and
fights with other cats in the neighbourhood as
cats fight to assert their dominance.
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- Fact 23 |
What is a tom
cat? Is it another word for a male cat? The
answer is yes and no! The term tom cat refers to
the dominant male in a group of feral cats, the
tom is the leader of the group.
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- Fact 24 |
Black cats
are often considered to be the companions of
witches and it was believed they has mysterious
powers.
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- Fact 25 |
Cats mark
their territory by spraying urine! They also
scratch trees and other wooden objects and rub
their faces against objects in order to mark
their territory as they have special glands in
their head which secretes fluid.
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- Fact 26 |
A cat can
produce up to sixteen different sounds and
signal to each other through body language and
the position of their tails and the way they
move their head.
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- Fact 27 |
The hit
musical Cats opened in May 1981 and has been a
worldwide success. Based on TS Elliot's
collection of poems in the book 'Old Possums
book of Practical Cats' and with music by Andrew
Lloyd Webber it features the felines
Rumpelteaser, Macavity, Growltiger, Rum Tum,
Tugger, Skimbleshanks and Mungojerrie. The
actors wear individual cat costumes to reflect
their personality and the stage is designed from
a cats point of view and is three times live
size!
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- Fact 28 |
Cats are
social animals and communicate through sound,
smell and even use body language.
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- Fact 29 |
Cats are
carnivores meaning they are meat eaters and use
their long sharp claws to catch their prey and
their teeth to rip the prey apart!
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- Fact 30 |
Cats have
been associated with witchcraft for many
centuries. In the middle ages the cat was seen
as an evil creature and linked to Satan. The cat
was thought to be a symbol of the devil and
symbolic of evil due to its nocturnal habits.
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- Fact 31 |
In the middle
ages, the cat was an important part of pagan
festivals.
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- Fact 32 |
Due to its
amazing ability to catch rodents, the cat became
popular in the medieval period to kill rats and
help to stop the spread of plague carried by
rats.
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- Fact 33 |
There are
many breeds of domestic cat including Siamese,
Russian Blue, British Blue, Manx, Ragdoll
Havana, Rex, Angora, Maine Coon, Birman, Burmese
and Abyssinian to name just a few!
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- Fact 34 |
The ancient
Egyptians would mourn the death of a family pet
cat in the same way that they would mourn a
human death. The cat would be embalmed and made
into a mummy and then buried in one of the
special graveyard specifically for cats!
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- Fact 35 |
The Cougar,
Puma, Mountain Lion, Lynx, Bobcat, Caracal,
Ocelot, Margay and black footed cat are also
species of cats.
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- Fact 36 |
Does a cat
have nine lives? It is believed this old saying
originated due to a cats ability to survive
falls and jumps from great heights etc where
they simply rotate their body to land on their
feet. It is not true!
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- Fact 37 |
Lion, Jaguar,
Tiger, Leopard, Snow Leopard, Cheetah and
clouded leopard are all species of big cats.
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- Fact 38 |
The Cheetah
is the fastest species of cat and is also the
fastest animal over short distances.
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Female Cats
- Names
Need a perfect name for the new little lady in your
family? We have included lots of perfect female names in
alphabetical order. Browse our list of female names, you
are sure to find something perfect to suit your cats
personality.
Male
Cats - Names
Want a great name for the new boy in your family?
We've some great masculine names for cats in the section
on male cat names. Looking for the perfect name to
reflect your tom cats personality and characteristics?
Check out our A to Z list for lots of inspiration.
Girl
Cats - Names
Looking for a unique name for your girl cat? We have
a great choice, you are guaranteed to find something in
our list to suit the new lady in your household!
Black
Cats - Names
Need to find the perfect name for your lucky black
cat? Want a unique name? Look no further, we have
included some cool, unusual and even crazy names, ideal
for your black cat. The names are in alphabetical order
so you can quickly browse the list and find the perfect
name.
Boy
Cats - Names
So you need to find a great boy name for your cat?
Well we have loads of great names in this section. Lots
of inspiration to help you find the best name for your
boy cat.
White
Cats - Names
Are you looking for something unique to name your
white cat? We have a great selection of unusual names
for you to browse through, hopefully you will find the
perfect name for your beautiful white cat.
Orange
Cats - Names
Looking for some inspiration on names for your
orange cat? Fed up hearing the same names? Have a read
through the names in our section on orange cats, you are
bound to find something suitable.
Grey
Cats - Names
Need help choosing the perfect name for your grey
cat? Relax! We have a great selection of names suitable
for grey cats, have a read through or print off the list
of names. Write down a shortlist of names and get your
friends and family to help you decide on the perfect
name.
Siamese
Cats - Names
Siamese cats are famous for their unique looks and
intelligence so it is vital to ensure you take time to
think about their name and choose something that fits
their characteristics and intelligence. We have included
a great selection of names which are suitable for your
beautiful Siamese cat.
Tabby
Cats - Names
Does your new beautiful tabby cat need a name to
match its personality? Simply browse through our
selection of tabby cat
Egyptian
Cats - Names
Searing for the perfect Egyptian name for your cat?
Perhaps you want to use the name of an Egyptian god or
goddess? Maybe you are looking for a name which has a
beautiful translation? Look no further, check out the
section on Egyptian cats names for lots of inspiration.
Japanese
Cats - Names
Need a name that suits your Japanese cat? Want a
name which reflects your cats origin? We have chosen
some great Japanese names in our section on Japanese
cats, you are sure to find something unique!
Calico
Cats - Names
Want a unique, cool or top name for your Calico cat?
Look no further, we have some amazing names in our list.
Choosing a name is not an easy decision to make but it
can be stress free with our useful selection.
Ginger
Cats - Names
Looking for some great ginger cats names? We have a
fantastic selection of suitable names for ginger cats,
you are bound to find something suitable! The list is in
alphabetical order so you can browse quickly and find a
name that the whole family loves!
"C was a
cat
Who ran after a rat;
But his courage did fail"
Edward Lear
“What greater gift than the love of a cat.”
Charles Dickens
“Of all God's creatures, there is only one that cannot
be made slave of the lash. That one is the cat. If man
could be crossed with the cat it would improve the man,
but it would deteriorate the cat.”
Mark Twain |
