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Cat Facts

Cats are one of if not the most popular pet in


the world.

There are over 500 million domestic cats in the


world.

Cats and humans have been associated for


nearly 10000 years.

Cats conserve energy by sleeping for an


average of 13 to 14 hours a day.

Cats have flexible bodies and teeth


adapted for hunting small animals such as
mice and rats.
A group of cats is called a clowder, male
cat is called tom , a female , cat is called a
molly or queen while young cats are called
kittens.

Domestic cats usually weigh around 4


kilograms (8 lb 13 oz )to 5 kilograms (11 lb
0 oz).

The heaviest domestic cat on record is


21.297 kilograms (46 lb 15.2 oz )

Cats can be lethal hunters and very sneaky,


when they walk their back paws step
almost exactly in the same place as the
front paws did beforehand, this keeps
noise to a minimum and limits visible
tracks.

Cats have powerful night vision, allowing


them to see at light levels six times lower
than what a human needs to order to see.

Cats also have excellent hearing and a


powerful sense of smell.

Older cats can at times act aggressively


towards kittens.
Domestic cats love to play, this is
especially true with kittens who love to
chase toys and play fight. Play fighting
among kittens may be a way for them to
practice and learn skills for hunting and
fighting.
On average cats live for around 12 to 15
years.

Cats spends a large amount of time licking


their coats to keeps them clean.

Feral cats are often seen as pests and


threats to native animals.

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