Written by Here are some interesting cat facts!
- Did you know that cats have been domesticated pets for close to 10,000 years!
- Also, did you know that when a cat climbs up a tree, they sometimes can’t get down. Their paws are designed to climb, but have troubles going down things.
- Female cats are called queens and male cats are called toms.
- One cat year equals 15 human years.
- Cats sleep for 13 to 16 hours a day and almost 70% of their entire life.
- A cat can run up to 30 miles per hour and would easily beat the world’s fastest Olympic athlete in a race!
- The oldest cat lived to be 38 years old.
- A cat shares 95.6% of their DNA with tigers.
- Cats have 18 toes with 5 on their front paws, and 4 on their back paws.
- Most male cats prefer using their left front paw, but females like their right better.
- Abraham Lincoln loved cats and would play with them for hours.
