[Curiosities] Curiosities about domestic cats

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Cats are, along with dogs, the most po[CENSORED]r pets. How much do you know about them? According to the analysis carried out by the scientists, the domestication of cats began 10,000 years ago in the Near East. Currently, the International Cat Association estimates that there are around 71 standardized breeds. Although they are animals well known to all, the truth is that there are some curiosities about domestic cats that very few people know about.

 

Sleepyheads
Cats spend most of their time sleeping. When they are adults they sleep up to 15 hours a day, while when they are puppies or elderly they can sleep up to 20 hours. This is explained because they are predators by nature, and hunting a prey requires a great expenditure of energy. Yes, domestic cats don't need to hunt for food, but their sleep cycle is very similar to what they would have if they were wild.

 

Bones
Despite their small size, cats have more bones than humans: 230, nothing more and nothing less. The number may vary depending on the number of caudal vertebrae. His joints are extremely flexible, especially his spine. During a fall, if there is enough height to give them time, they can turn completely with the help of their tail to land on their feet.

 

Blue eyes
One of the great curiosities about domestic cats is that they are born with blue eyes. Their iris and cornea are very underdeveloped, which is why their eyes are blue. Then, as time passes, both eye parts allow the eyes to acquire the color that they will maintain throughout their lives.

 

Whiskers
Whiskers are a very important part of the anatomy of small cats. They help them keep their balance and move in a straight line, and they work as vibration sensors. The distribution of mustaches on both sides of the face is symmetrical, making a total of 24.

 

Tail and ears
Cats have the ability to express their mood through their tails and ears. In case they are scared, they have their tails down and their ears back. Meanwhile, if their tail is up and wags vigorously, it means they are happy.

 

Lactose
How many times have we seen cats drink milk when they are puppies? Although it is their preferred food during their first months of life, the vast majority of cats become lactose intolerant as adults. As they get older, it is not easy for them to digest the sugar present in milk.

 

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