Cats are one of, if not the most, popular
pet in the world.
There
are over 500 million domestic cats in the world.
Cats and humans have been associated for
nearly 10000 years.
Cats
conserve energy by sleeping for an average of 13 to14 hours a day.
Cats have flexible bodies and teeth adapted
for hunting small animals such as mice and rats.
A
group of cats is called a clowder, a male cat is called a tom, a female cat is
called a molly or queen while young cats are called kittens.
Domestic cats usually weight around 8 to 11
lbs.
The
heaviest domestic cat on record is 21.297 kilograms (46 lb 15.2 oz).
Cats can be lethal hunters and very sneaky,
when they walk their back paws step almost exactly in the same place as the
front paws did beforehand, this keeps noise to a minimum and limits visible
tracks.
Cats
have powerful night vision, allowing them to see at light levels six times
lower than what a human needs in order to see.
Cats also have excellent hearing and a
powerful sense of smell.
Older
cats can at times act aggressively towards kittens.
Domestic cats love to
play, this is especially true with kittens who love to chase toys and play
fight. Play fighting among kittens may be a way for them to practice and learn
skills for hunting and fighting.
