Cats have been domesticated for half as long as dogs have been.
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Female cats tend to be right pawed, while male cats are more often left pawed. Interestingly, while 90% of humans are right handed, the remaining 10% of lefties also tend to be male.
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In ancient Egypt, when a family cat died, all family members would shave their eyebrows as a sign of mourning.
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Cats have 30 teeth (12 incisors, 10 premolars, 4 canines, and 4 molars), while dogs have 42. Kittens have baby teeth, which are replaced by permanent teeth around the age of 7 months.
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The cat who holds the record for the longest non-fatal fall is Andy. He fell from the 16th floor of an apartment building (about 200 ft/.06 km) and survived.
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The domestic cat is the only species able to hold its tail vertically while walking. You can also learn about your cat's present state of mind by observing the posture of his tail.
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Female cats tend to be right pawed, while male cats are more often left pawed. Interestingly, while 90% of humans are right handed, the remaining 10% of lefties also tend to be male.
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Cats are subject to gum disease and to dental caries. They should have their teeth cleaned by the vet or the cat dentist once a year.
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Cats have the largest eyes of any mammal.
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Cats have 32 muscles that control the outer ear (humans have only 6). A cat can independently rotate its ears 180 degrees.
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Cats lap liquid from the underside of their tongue, not from the top.
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There are more than 500 million domestic cats in the world, with approximately 40 recognized breeds.
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The Cat Fanciers Association (CFA) recognizes 44 breeds of cats.
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The cat's front paw has 5 toes, but the back paws have 4. Some cats are born with as many as 7 front toes and extra back toes (polydactl).
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Cats lap liquid from the underside of their tongue, not from the top.
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