Cat Facts ! Got to Know

Here are some Facts about Cats

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• All kittens are born with blue eyes, which eventually changes color over time.
  
• Cats always land on their feet.
  
• Cats are the most popular pets to own, more than dogs.
  
• Catnip can affect lions and tigers.
  
• Cats communicate using about 16 “cat words.”
  
• In the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade, Felix the Cat was the very first balloon used.
  
• About 4,000 years ago in Egypt, cats were domesticated.
  
• Cats can usually live for around 14 years and some up to 20.
  
• Male cats are called toms.
  
• Female cats are called queens.
  
• Baby cats are called kittens, litter, or kindle.
  
• There are around 36 species in the cat family.
  
• Cats sleep for about 16 hours a day.
  
• Cats like to eat their food at room temperature.
  
• Cats like to eat grass.
  
• Cats have a 3rd eyelid called a haw.
  
• The sense of smell for cats is 14 times stronger than humans.
  
• Killing or hurting a cat in Ancient Egypt was punishable by death.
  
• Cats nose pads are like human fingerprints, each one is unique.