4 Cat Fun Facts That Will Brighten Your Day
Cats are creatures that are hard for us to understand. Over recent years however, we’ve gotten a lot closer to understanding why cats behave the way that they do while also learning fun facts along the way. These five facts from GoodNet about cats are both fun and interesting!
The reason we use the term “cat nap”
Cats actually spend most of their lives sleeping! According to Veterinary Hub, cats sleep for around 13 to 17 hours every single day. That’s about 70% of their lives spent sleeping. This is because cats are crepuscular, meaning they are most active during dawn and dusk.
House cats large striped…cousin?
Although all cats are related in some way, the closest relative to the house cats we know and love today are actually tigers! According to Purnia, cats actually share 95.6% of their genetic markers with their striped cousins. They also share a ton of behaviors like stalking prey, marking, and pouncing.
Better not keep your valuables on the top shelf
Cats are extremely athletic and can jump up way higher than you might think. Cats can jump up to six times the length of their bodies! This incredible jumping ability is due to their flexible spine and strong legs according to Better Vet. This amazing flexibility and sense of balance is also what helps them to land on their feet.
What is a group of cats called?
A group of cats is actually called a glaring or a clowder. This name is actually very fitting due to cats’ tendency to glare at the humans around them. A group of kittens is called a kindle.
