Miscellaneous

Introducing kids to pets is a useful and important way to teach them to respect animals. Here are 20 interesting cat facts they may not know, and can further immerse them in the feline world: 1. The average cat sleeps 16-18 hours per day. 2. Calico cats are almost always female. 3. Most cats are lactose intolerant and should not be given cow’s milk. 4. Cats knead with their paws when they are happy. 5. A male cat is called a “Tom” and a female cat is called a “Queen.” 6. Cats can get tapeworm from eating mice. 7. Cats have more than 100 different vocal sounds. 8. An adult cat has 30 adult teeth. 9. Cats can run up to 30 miles per hour. 10. A cat can jump approximately seven times its height. 11. A female cat carries her kittens for about 58-65 days before they are born. 12. Cats cannot taste anything sweet. 13. A cat’s sense of smell is approximately 14 times greater than that of a human. 14. A group of kittens is called a kindle; a group of adult cats...

To their owners, cats will always be fascinating creatures. So here are a few facts about cats you may find interesting. The cat Cats have been domesticated for around 4,000 years. While they were once valued for their hunting abilities, they are now valued for their companionship and  loving behaviour . While not well known, the collective nouns used for cats and kittens are a clowder of cats and a kindle of  kittens . Our domestic cats are known as little cats. They differ from large cats such as lions and tigers because they are naturally active at night and can  purr . Cats are now the most popular pet in the UK and in the US. The feline body & behaviour With 48 recognised  cat breeds  and  pedigrees  in Australia plus an endless combination of cross breeds it's amazing just how different each cat can look and behave. But there are many amazing physical characteristics that all cats possess, read on for more fascinating facts ab...