Cats
Cats are among the closest animals to humans; they are beloved pets raised by many people and have lived with humans for over seven thousand years. Cats are mammals with various types differing in shapes, colors, and sizes. In certain ancient civilizations, cats were considered sacred animals, and numerous statues were dedicated to them, especially in Egyptian civilization. In fact, causing harm to any cat could result in severe punishment, sometimes even death.
Types of Cats
- Domestic Tabby Cat: Known as the "Bastet Cat," it has dense and long fur. This cat is very tame and shows no aggression.
- Abyssinian Cat: One of the most intelligent cat breeds.
- Persian Cat: Notable for its long fur and love for laziness.
- Siamese Cat: Known for its beautiful, melodic voice.
- Manx Cat: Recognizable by its lack of a tail and calm nature.
- Himalayan Cat: A hybrid resulting from breeding a Siamese with a Persian.
- Balinese Cat: Another hybrid, this one from breeding a Siamese with a Himalayan.
- Egyptian Mau: This breed was prevalent in ancient Egyptian times and is often depicted in statues.
- Burmese Cat: Known for its golden eyes.
- Russian Blue Cat: A very calm cat breed.
- Farm Cat: Notable for its extremely calm nature.
- Exotic Shorthair Cat: An elegant and highly expensive breed.
Fascinating Facts About Cats
- Cats have thirty-two muscles in their outer ears, allowing them to control them effectively.
- They cannot taste sweetness.
- Cats have three eyelids.
- They possess over one hundred distinct vocal sounds, surpassing dogs, who have only about ten.
- Adult cats cannot digest lactose, so it’s best to avoid giving them milk or dairy products.
- Cats can live up to thirty-five years.
- They are self-cleaning animals, often licking their fur to clean it, which also helps them get Vitamin C.
- Cats have night vision that is six times sharper than humans.
- In China, cat meat is considered a delicacy.
- Cats have flexible bodies, allowing them to jump from high places without getting hurt.
- They are intelligent animals with a quick response time and can recognize different tones of voice—such as anger, joy, and sadness.
- Cats have a highly developed sense of hearing, able to detect sounds at high frequencies, around sixty-five kilohertz.
- They dislike citrus scents, such as lemon and orange.
- Cats have thirty teeth and eventually replace their baby teeth with permanent ones.
- A cat’s heart rate averages around 195 beats per minute, and they breathe between twenty to forty times per minute.
