• The International Cat Association recognizes 73 standardized cat breeds.
  • Cats' whiskers are highly sensitive touch receptors that help them sense vibrations in the air.
  • Cats can't taste sweet things.
  • Cats have around 244 bones, while humans have 206.
  • Adult cats have 30 teeth, while kittens have 26.
  • An adult cat's brain is about 2 inches long and weighs 30 grams.
  • Cats can have a dominant paw, and cats with a stronger paw preference are often more confident and friendly.
  • Neutered males live 62% longer than unneutered cats, and spayed females live 39% longer than unspayed females.
  • Cats can run up to 30 miles per hour.
  • A cat's tongue has backward-facing hooks that help it clean bones.
  • Each cat has a unique nose, similar to human fingerprints.
  • Cats sleep 12–16 hours per day and spend one-third of their awake hours grooming.
The International Cat Association recognizes 73 standardized cat breeds.
Cats' whiskers are highly sensitive touch receptors that help them sense vibrations in the air.
Cats can't taste sweet things.
Cats have around 244 bones, while humans have 206.
Adult cats have 30 teeth, while kittens have 26.
An adult cat's brain is about 2 inches long and weighs 30 grams.
Cats can have a dominant paw, and cats with a stronger paw preference are often more confident and friendly.
Neutered males live 62% longer than unneutered cats, and spayed females live 39% longer than unspayed females.
Cats can run up to 30 miles per hour.
A cat's tongue has backward-facing hooks that help it clean bones.
Each cat has a unique nose, similar to human fingerprints.
Cats sleep 12–16 hours per day and spend one-third of their awake hours grooming.