- A cat’s average body temperature is 38.6°c (which is why they always find the warmest place).
- There are over 100 breeds of cat.
- Cats scratch to mark their territory – they have sweat glands between the paw pads and they secrete a scent which is passed on by the scratching action.
- Cats can problem solve (knocking something over to get what is inside).
- Cats have very good memories (but tend to use it for what is important to them). Cats have better long-term memories than dogs.
- Cats have homing ability, a built in navigation system similar to birds. Cats are sensitive to the earth’s magnetic field.
- Cats can learn tricks such as sit, eat with paws, roll over, fetch, Hi five; however you will need lots of patience.
- In deep sleep your cat’s brain is as active as when it is awake.
- Cats have binocular vision- three dimensional sight for hunting.
- Cats can distinguish between colours.
- If your cat followed its mother around on hunting trips it is more likely to want to go for walks with you.
- White cats with blue eyes are often deaf.
- Cats can turn their ears 180°. They can also move their ears independently. Hearing is your cats strongest sense.
- Cats have 32 teeth, 16 on the top and 14 on the bottom.
- Cats cannot move their jaws sideways; therefore cats do not chew.
