{"id":27066,"date":"2022-12-20T15:44:05","date_gmt":"2022-12-20T15:44:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.devraa.com\/amazingfactshome\/?p=27066"},"modified":"2024-03-13T11:25:41","modified_gmt":"2024-03-13T11:25:41","slug":"fun-facts-about-cats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.devraa.com\/amazingfactshome\/fun-facts-about-cats\/","title":{"rendered":"25 Fun Facts About Cats You Didn&#8217;t Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<input tabindex=\"-1\" checked type=\"checkbox\" id=\"rankmath-toc-checkbox\" onchange=\"Dvc_RankMathToc_onchange(event)\"><div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><div class=\"toc-wrap\"><button class=\"toggle\" type=\"button\" onkeypress=\"Dvc_RankMathToc_onkeypress(event)\"><label for=\"rankmath-toc-checkbox\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><i class=\"icon\"><\/i><\/label><\/button><div class=\"nav-wrap\"><nav><div><div class=\"\"><a href=\"#1-cats-are-the-most-popular-pets-in-america\">1. Cats are the most popular pets in America.<\/a><\/div><div class=\"\"><a href=\"#2-there-are-more-than-86-million-cats-in-the-united-states\">2. There are more than 86 million cats in the United States.<\/a><\/div><div class=\"\"><a href=\"#3-cats-can-see-up-to-six-times-better-than-humans-in-low-light-conditions\">3. Cats can see up to six times better than humans in low-light conditions.<\/a><\/div><div class=\"\"><a href=\"#4-cats-have-more-than-100-vocal-sounds-while-dogs-only-have-about-10\">4. Cats have more than 100 vocal sounds, while dogs only have about 10.<\/a><\/div><div class=\"\"><a href=\"#5-a-group-of-cats-is-called-a-clowder\">5. A group of cats is called a clowder.<\/a><\/div><div class=\"\"><a href=\"#6-the-average-lifespan-of-an-indoor-cat-is-12-18-years\">6. The average lifespan of an indoor cat is 12\u201318 years.<\/a><\/div><div class=\"\"><a href=\"#7-the-wealthiest-cat-blackie-inherited-7-million\">7. The wealthiest cat, Blackie, inherited \u00a37 million.<\/a><\/div><div class=\"\"><a href=\"#8-in-ancient-egypt-killing-a-cat-was-punishable-by-death\">8. In ancient Egypt, killing a cat was punishable by death.<\/a><\/div><div class=\"\"><a href=\"#9-cats-may-purr-for-reassurance-and-comfort-when-they-feel-threatened-or-scared\">9. Cats may purr for reassurance and comfort when they feel threatened or scared.<\/a><\/div><div class=\"\"><a href=\"#10-cats-dont-taste-sweet-things\">10. Cats don&#8217;t taste sweet things.<\/a><\/div><div class=\"\"><a href=\"#11-cats-use-their-whiskers-to-measure-the-width-of-openings-or-pathways-a-process-called-tactile-sensing\">11. Cats use their whiskers to measure the width of openings or pathways\u2014a process called tactile sensing.<\/a><\/div><div class=\"\"><a href=\"#12-cats-have-an-amazing-sense-of-balance-which-helps-them-land-on-their-feet-even-when-they-fall-from-great-heights\">12. Cats have an amazing sense of balance, which helps them land on their feet even when they fall from great heights.<\/a><\/div><div class=\"\"><a href=\"#13-like-humans-cats-are-either-left-pawed-or-right-pawed\">13. Like humans, cats are either left-pawed or right-pawed.<\/a><\/div><div class=\"\"><a href=\"#14-cats-have-over-20-muscles-in-each-ear-to-help-them-pinpoint-sound-sources\">14. Cats have over 20 muscles in each ear to help them pinpoint sound sources.<\/a><\/div><div class=\"\"><a href=\"#15-the-longest-recorded-lifespan-for-a-cat-is-34-years-and-4-months-old\">15. The longest recorded lifespan for a cat is 34 years and 4 months old.<\/a><\/div><div class=\"\"><a href=\"#16-cats-mainly-cool-down-by-panting-and-licking-themselves-although-they-also-sweat-through-their-paws\">16. Cats mainly cool down by panting and licking themselves, although they also sweat through their paws.<\/a><\/div><div class=\"\"><a href=\"#17-a-female-cat-can-start-having-kittens-at-4-months-old\">17. A female cat can start having kittens at 4 months old.<\/a><\/div><div class=\"\"><a href=\"#18-cats-usually-sleep-around-15-hours-per-day\">18. Cats usually sleep around 15 hours per day.<\/a><\/div><div class=\"\"><a href=\"#19-its-estimated-that-cats-have-about-276-different-facial-expressions\">19. It\u2019s estimated that cats have about 276 different facial expressions.<\/a><\/div><div class=\"\"><a href=\"#20-cats-can-hear-frequencies-two-octaves-higher-than-humans-and-dogs\">20. Cats can hear frequencies two octaves higher than humans and dogs.<\/a><\/div><div class=\"\"><a href=\"#21-cats-also-have-whiskers-on-the-back-of-their-front-legs\">21. Cats also have whiskers on the back of their front legs.<\/a><\/div><div class=\"\"><a href=\"#22-persian-cats-were-once-considered-sacred-animals-by-the-ancient-persians\">22. Persian cats were once considered sacred animals by the ancient Persians.<\/a><\/div><div class=\"\"><a href=\"#23-cat-noses-come-in-all-shapes-sizes-and-colors-no-two-cats-have-identical-nose-prints\">23. Cat noses come in all shapes, sizes, and colors\u2014no two cats have identical nose prints.<\/a><\/div><div class=\"\"><a href=\"#24-unlike-humans-or-dogs-cats-dont-have-an-anal-sac-to-secrete-pheromones\">24. Unlike humans or dogs, cats don\u2019t have an anal sac to secrete pheromones.<\/a><\/div><div class=\"\"><a href=\"#25-biologically-a-cats-brain-is-somewhat-similar-to-the-human-brain\">25. Biologically, a cat\u2019s brain is somewhat similar to the human brain.<\/a><\/div><div class=\"\"><a href=\"#fa-qs\">FAQs<\/a><div><div class=\"\"><a href=\"#faq-question-1701171572392\">Do cats have 9 lives?<\/a><\/div><div class=\"\"><a href=\"#faq-question-1701171585587\">What is a female cat called?<\/a><\/div><div class=\"\"><a href=\"#faq-question-1701171608120\">Do cats love their owners?<\/a><\/div><div class=\"\"><a href=\"#faq-question-1701171635297\">Do cats get sad when you leave?<\/a><\/div><div class=\"\"><a href=\"#faq-question-1701171667181\">How do you tell if a cat likes you?<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/nav><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-cats-are-the-most-popular-pets-in-america\">1. Cats are the most popular pets in America.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In America, cats have been lorded over all other companion <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.devraa.com\/amazingfactshome\/category\/science-and-nature\/animals\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wp.devraa.com\/amazingfactshome\/category\/science-and-nature\/animals\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">animals <\/a>as the most beloved pet felines. Their prominence is due, for the most part, to their independence and endearing appearances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the realm of Felis, cats seem to reign supreme, securing millions of fans from sea to shining sea. Americans enjoy how cats can become dependable companions, which many feel care for and encourage deeper connections with their pets, thus finding pleasurable comfort in ownership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-there-are-more-than-86-million-cats-in-the-united-states\">2. There are more than 86 million cats in the United States.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The United States is one of the most cat-friendly <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.devraa.com\/amazingfactshome\/category\/world-and-history\/countries\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wp.devraa.com\/amazingfactshome\/category\/world-and-history\/countries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">countries<\/a> in the world. Statistics show more than 86 million cats reside in the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That equates to nearly 27 cats per 100 households. These <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.devraa.com\/amazingfactshome\/category\/random-facts\/number-facts\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wp.devraa.com\/amazingfactshome\/category\/random-facts\/number-facts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">numbers <\/a>are growing daily as more and more feline companions find forever homes. It is no surprise that cats have become such a part of American culture today, embedded in books, films, literature, and holidays\u2014they&#8217;ve even made it onto postage stamps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-cats-can-see-up-to-six-times-better-than-humans-in-low-light-conditions\">3. Cats can see up to six times better than humans in low-light conditions.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cats possess a sight that transcends the highest definition of supervision. They can see far better than humans in dark or dimly lit situations, with estimates suggesting they may have the potential to spot objects six times the size we can detect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This means they can discern shapes while safely roaming through shadowy places, making even the tiniest of scurrying rodents visible. For cats, navigating at night becomes as natural as it is during the day when the environment is delicately illuminated by ambient light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-cats-have-more-than-100-vocal-sounds-while-dogs-only-have-about-10\">4. Cats have more than 100 vocal sounds, while dogs only have about 10.<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"50533b\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.devraa.com\/amazingfactshome\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2023\/01\/ycpkw_r_6ua-edited.jpg\" alt=\"four assorted-color tabby kittens on brown basket\" class=\"wp-image-28161 not-transparent\" style=\"--dominant-color: #50533b; object-fit:cover;width:500px;height:300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.devraa.com\/amazingfactshome\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2023\/01\/ycpkw_r_6ua-edited.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/wp.devraa.com\/amazingfactshome\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2023\/01\/ycpkw_r_6ua-edited-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wp.devraa.com\/amazingfactshome\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2023\/01\/ycpkw_r_6ua-edited-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wp.devraa.com\/amazingfactshome\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2023\/01\/ycpkw_r_6ua-edited-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wp.devraa.com\/amazingfactshome\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2023\/01\/ycpkw_r_6ua-edited-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Cats are the true chatterboxes<br> of the animal kingdom.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>Cats possess an impressive range of vocalizations, with over 100 different sounds in their repertoire. Amazingly, <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.devraa.com\/amazingfactshome\/interesting-facts-about-dogs\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wp.devraa.com\/amazingfactshome\/interesting-facts-about-dogs\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dogs<\/a> are far more limited, using only 10 unique vocalizations to communicate with us and other species.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nevertheless, devoted pet owners may begin to identify individual barks and meows among their furry friends. Though cats and dogs express themselves differently, the bond between them and their owners remains strong due to their perceptive nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-a-group-of-cats-is-called-a-clowder\">5. A group of cats is called a clowder.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you ever wondered how cats form groups?? Groups of domestic cats are officially referred to as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.todayifoundout.com\/index.php\/2011\/07\/a-group-of-cats-is-called-a-clowder\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.todayifoundout.com\/index.php\/2011\/07\/a-group-of-cats-is-called-a-clowder\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">clowders<\/a>, although cat enthusiasts often refer to them more informally as clutter or glaring. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Traditionalists may recall the artistic plural, classes, in keeping with the Latin name for cats, Felis catus. No matter what you call it, a clowder, clutter, or glare proves that carnivorous cuteness loves company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-the-average-lifespan-of-an-indoor-cat-is-12-18-years\">6. The average lifespan of an indoor cat is 12\u201318 years.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An indoor cat&#8217;s average lifespan can be between 12 and 18 years. With proper care and nutrition, some cats have even been known to live up to 20 or more years. That is over twice as long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is wonderful news for those of us who have gentle, purring pets at home. Proper nutrition plans and regular checkups help ensure your cat stays healthy and active throughout their later years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-the-wealthiest-cat-blackie-inherited-7-million\">7. The wealthiest cat, Blackie, inherited \u00a37 million.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.guinnessworldrecords.com\/news\/2023\/8\/how-blackie-became-a-millionaire-and-the-worlds-wealthiest-cat-756492\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Blackie<\/a> became the richest cat in the world after inheriting \u00a37 million, which is about $12.5 million, from a millionaire who dealt in antiques and passed away in 1988. If we adjust this amount for today&#8217;s value, it would be close to \u00a318.5 million or $32 million. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This huge sum of money put Blackie at the top of the list as the wealthiest cat globally, a title that Blackie holds to this day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-in-ancient-egypt-killing-a-cat-was-punishable-by-death\">8. In ancient Egypt, killing a cat was punishable by death.<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"8d8e8e\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.devraa.com\/amazingfactshome\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2023\/01\/1045782-edited.jpg\" alt=\"cat image\" class=\"wp-image-28163 not-transparent\" style=\"--dominant-color: #8d8e8e; object-fit:cover;width:500px;height:300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.devraa.com\/amazingfactshome\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2023\/01\/1045782-edited.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wp.devraa.com\/amazingfactshome\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2023\/01\/1045782-edited-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wp.devraa.com\/amazingfactshome\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2023\/01\/1045782-edited-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wp.devraa.com\/amazingfactshome\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2023\/01\/1045782-edited-1024x576.jpg 1024w\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Cats can&#8217;t taste sweets due to a<br> missing receptor gene in their taste buds<\/strong>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>In <a href=\"https:\/\/kids.nationalgeographic.com\/pages\/article\/cats-rule-in-ancient-egypt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ancient Egypt<\/a>, cats were subject to a special kind of veneration. Killing a cat was considered an abominable act that deserved the harshest punishment\u2014death. It was punishable in a court of law just like any other crime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is indicative of how highly these animals were revered by the Egyptian people. In contrast with contemporary views, death may have seemed an appropriate consequence for such an offense. This unique attitude shows cats held a special place in life in ancient cultures like ancient Egypt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-cats-may-purr-for-reassurance-and-comfort-when-they-feel-threatened-or-scared\">9. Cats may purr for reassurance and comfort when they feel threatened or scared.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cats use purring to help maintain their cool when feeling threatened or scared. It&#8217;s an instinctive behavior designed to impart both reassurance and comfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Purring is more frequent in cats when a trusted companion is nearby, suggesting felines use it as a pleasurable mechanism for forming bonds with humans or other cats. Research even suggests their powerful purrs can actually hasten the healing of wounds and other illnesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-cats-dont-taste-sweet-things\">10. Cats don&#8217;t taste sweet things.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cats miss out on experiencing the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2005\/07\/25\/4766556\/cats-cant-taste-sweetness-study-finds\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2005\/07\/25\/4766556\/cats-cant-taste-sweetness-study-finds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sweet taste of life due<\/a> to a single gene: the receptor gene. This gene allows many animals, including humans, to detect sweet-tasting <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.devraa.com\/amazingfactshome\/category\/entertainment-and-lifestyle\/food\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wp.devraa.com\/amazingfactshome\/category\/entertainment-and-lifestyle\/food\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">food<\/a> and drink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, this gene is largely absent in felines. Cats are believed to be the only mammals who don\u2019t taste sweetness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"11-cats-use-their-whiskers-to-measure-the-width-of-openings-or-pathways-a-process-called-tactile-sensing\">11. Cats use their whiskers to measure the width of openings or pathways\u2014a process called tactile sensing.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cats use their whiskers to interpret their surroundings in a process called tactile sensing. With one small touch, their whiskers provide the feline with the necessary tools to take in new information and understand its environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether it&#8217;s checking for obstacles, defining narrow passages between objects, or feeling potential prey, cats rely on this form of communication so heavily that it has been dubbed tactile sensing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"12-cats-have-an-amazing-sense-of-balance-which-helps-them-land-on-their-feet-even-when-they-fall-from-great-heights\">12. Cats have an amazing sense of balance, which helps them land on their feet even when they fall from great heights.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If they fall from a great height, they can tuck and somersault their way through the air and miraculously land on their feet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is phenomenal that cats possess this impressive involuntary reflex, which requires amazing coordination and an unmatched level of stability within their core muscles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"13-like-humans-cats-are-either-left-pawed-or-right-pawed\">13. Like humans, cats are either left-pawed or right-pawed.<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"8b796a\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.devraa.com\/amazingfactshome\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2023\/01\/nodtncsldte-edited.jpg\" alt=\"cat under a blanket : Fun facts about cats\" class=\"wp-image-28164 not-transparent\" style=\"--dominant-color: #8b796a; object-fit:cover;width:500px;height:300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.devraa.com\/amazingfactshome\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2023\/01\/nodtncsldte-edited.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/wp.devraa.com\/amazingfactshome\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2023\/01\/nodtncsldte-edited-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wp.devraa.com\/amazingfactshome\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2023\/01\/nodtncsldte-edited-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wp.devraa.com\/amazingfactshome\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2023\/01\/nodtncsldte-edited-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wp.devraa.com\/amazingfactshome\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2023\/01\/nodtncsldte-edited-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Cats can live a long <br>and healthy life.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>Cats, like humans, can walk with either their left or right foot. Just like we may favor one hand to write with, cats may prefer one <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amcny.org\/blog\/2021\/08\/11\/are-dogs-left-handed-and-cats-right-handed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hand<\/a> when performing certain activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When a cat is offered an object or surface to interact with, chances are it will naturally reach for it with the paw closest to its preferred side. But it doesn&#8217;t stop there; studies have also seen some felines displaying handed dominance when grooming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"14-cats-have-over-20-muscles-in-each-ear-to-help-them-pinpoint-sound-sources\">14. Cats have over 20 muscles in each ear to help them pinpoint sound sources.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Their incredible auditory capabilities are aided by the impressive array of over 20 muscles in each ear. These specialized muscles enable cats to pinpoint the location of sound sources quickly and accurately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Truly, it&#8217;s a case of nature being nothing short of impeccable in creating feline anatomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"15-the-longest-recorded-lifespan-for-a-cat-is-34-years-and-4-months-old\">15. The longest recorded lifespan for a cat is 34 years and 4 months old.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The magnificent felines of the world can do amazing things. In 2016, a cat named Cr\u00e8me Puff made headlines with an incredible record for its extreme age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At an astonishing 34 years and 4 months old, Cr\u00e8me Puff shattered the previous lifespan records for cats all across the globe. It became an instant celebrity among felines and inspired numerous articles seeking to uncover the key to the cat&#8217;s longevity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"16-cats-mainly-cool-down-by-panting-and-licking-themselves-although-they-also-sweat-through-their-paws\">16. Cats mainly cool down by panting and licking themselves, although they also sweat through their paws.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Why Does My Cat LICK So Much? - Reasons\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TZOZI6U05JI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Cats cool down by panting and paw sweating.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>It all starts with their paws. Although cats possess sweat glands in their feet, they rely on their tongue to cool down. When temperatures rise, panting allows warm air to escape the body and helps draw more cool air in. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For an extra chill, cats will often take things one step further and engage in heavy bouts of licking\u2014something that would make most <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.devraa.com\/amazingfactshome\/fun-facts-about-human-body\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">humans<\/a> deeply uncomfortable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"17-a-female-cat-can-start-having-kittens-at-4-months-old\">17. A female cat can start having kittens at 4 months old.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Female cats enter their reproductive phase shockingly early, often producing kittens as early as 4 months old.&nbsp;Meanwhile, male cats mature much later, beginning to mate at 6 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While both cats may seem unnaturally young compared to humans, these ages appropriately indicate the optimal time for species sustenance and conservation. 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It\u2019s estimated that cats have about 276 different facial expressions.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Researchers have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ctvnews.ca\/lifestyle\/cats-have-276-different-facial-expressions-study-finds-1.6626963\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">studied<\/a> both domestic and wild cats to try and determine how they communicate with each other beyond meowing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As it turns out, cats can convey a wide range of emotions using subtle motions like narrowing their eyes or repositioning their ears. Scientists believe that much of a cat\u2019s physical language is used for communication between members of different feline species, allowing them to create kinship without the need for words.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"20-cats-can-hear-frequencies-two-octaves-higher-than-humans-and-dogs\">20. Cats can hear frequencies two octaves higher than humans and dogs.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This remarkable advantage gives cats a sense of acute awareness rarely matched by any other species. While we mere humans have sensory limits, cats are unbound in the realm of sound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a result, their sensitive ears help them stay on high alert if ever faced with danger. It is an evolutionary trait that has allowed cats to remain advantageous predators for countless centuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"21-cats-also-have-whiskers-on-the-back-of-their-front-legs\">21. 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