Every Cat Lover Is Going To Love These Facts On Their Favourite Pet!

Fact #1

Did you know that a cat's hearing is better than a dog's? And a cat can hear high-frequency sounds of up to two octaves higher than a human!

Fact #2

The first cat in space was a French cat named Felicette (a.k.a. "Astrocat"). In 1963, France had blasted the cat into the outer space. She had electrodes implanted in her brains and sent neurological signals back to Earth. The best part was, she survived the trip!

Fact #3

There are more than 500 million domestic cats in the world, with approximately 40 recognized breeds.

Fact #4

Unlike dogs, cats do not have a sweet tooth. Scientists believe that this is due to a mutation in a key taste receptor.

Fact #5

Cats make about 100 different sounds. Dogs can make only about 10.

Fact #6

Egyptians were believed to be the first to domesticate cats, the oldest known pet cat was recently found in a 9500-year-old grave on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus.

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Fact #7

A fact that most cat lovers would not like, but we're still sharing this, since it is a fact! Approximately 40,000 people are bitten by cats in the U.S. annually.

Fact #8

A cat rubs against people not only to be affectionate but also to mark out its territory with scent glands around its face. The tail area and paws also carry the cat's scent.

Fact #9

A cat's purr may be a form of self-healing, as it can be a sign of nervousness as well as contentment.

Fact #10

The most popular pedigreed cat is the Persian cat, followed by the Main Coon cat and the Siamese cat.

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