Cat Facts Explorer

"Cats have contributed to the extinction of 33 different species."

"The Maine Coone is the only native American long haired breed."

"When cats grimace, they are usually "taste-scenting." They have an extra organ that, with some breathing control, allows the cats to taste-sense the air."

"Today there are about 100 distinct breeds of the domestic cat."

"Cats are often lactose intolerant, so stop givin them milk!"

"Cats are subject to gum disease and to dental caries. They should have their teeth cleaned by the vet or the cat dentist once a year."

"Cats can not taste sweetness."

"Cats sleep 70% of their lives."

"Owning a cat can reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack by a third."

"Evidence suggests domesticated cats have been around since 3600 B.C., 2,000 years before Egypts pharaohs."

"Cheetahs communicate by purring and meowing like housecats, they cannot roar like big cats (e.g. lions)."

"A cats purr may be a form of self-healing, as it can be a sign of nervousness as well as contentment. Similarly, the frequency of a domestic cats purr is the same at which muscles and bones repair themselves."