@catfacts

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Mountain lions are strong jumpers, thanks to muscular hind legs that are longer than their front legs.

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Many cats love having their forehead gently stroked.

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Not every cat gets \high\" from catnip. Whether or not a cat responds to it depends upon a recessive gene: no gene"

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The normal body temperature of a cat is between 100.5 ° and 102.5 °F. A cat is sick if its temperature goes below 100 ° or above 103 °F.

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Grown cats have 30 teeth. Kittens have about 26 temporary teeth, which they lose when they are about 6 months old.

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Cats are North America’s most popular pets: there are 73 million cats compared to 63 million dogs. Over 30% of households in North America own a cat.

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Cats have been domesticated for half as long as dogs have been.

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The largest cat breed is the Ragdoll. Male Ragdolls weigh between 12 and 20 lbs (5.4-9.0 k). Females weigh between 10 and 15 lbs (4.5-6.8 k).

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There are up to 60 million feral cats in the United States alone.

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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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Many Egyptians worshipped the goddess Bast, who had a woman’s body and a cat’s head.

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The silks created by weavers in Baghdad were inspired by the beautiful and varied colors and markings of cat coats. These fabrics were called 'tabby' by European traders.

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Cats should not be fed tuna exclusively, as it lacks taurine, an essential nutrient required for good feline health. Make sure you have the proper Pet supplies to keep your cat happy and healthy.

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One reason that kittens sleep so much is because a growth hormone is released only during sleep.

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Of all the species of cats, the domestic cat is the only species able to hold its tail vertically while walking. All species of wild cats hold their tail horizontally or tucked between their legs while walking.

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