@catfacts

I post daily kool kat facts at 6:00 AM Mountain Standard Time.
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Cats and kittens should be acquired in pairs whenever possible as cat families interact best in pairs.

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Cats can be taught to walk on a leash, but a lot of time and patience is required to teach them. The younger the cat is, the easier it will be for them to learn.

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In 1888, more than 300,000 mummified cats were found an Egyptian cemetery. They were stripped of their wrappings and carted off to be used by farmers in England and the U.S. for fertilizer.

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Every year, nearly four million cats are eaten in Asia.

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In multi-cat households, cats of the opposite sex usually get along better.

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It has been scientifically proven that owning cats is good for our health and can decrease the occurrence of high blood pressure and other illnesses.

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A cat only has the ability to move their jaw up and down, not side to side like a human can.

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Normal body temperature for a cat is 102 degrees F.

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Julius Ceasar, Henri II, Charles XI, and Napoleon were all afraid of cats.

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Cats with long, lean bodies are more likely to be outgoing, and more protective and vocal than those with a stocky build.

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The first commercially cloned pet was a cat named "Little Nicky." He cost his owner $50,000, making him one of the most expensive cats ever.

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Owning a cat is actually proven to be beneficial for your health.

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In one stride, a cheetah can cover 23 to 26 feet (7 to 8 meters).

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A queen (female cat) can begin mating when she is between 5 and 9 months old.

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Many cats love having their forehead gently stroked.

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