Facts About Cat 1

The nose pad of a cat is ridged in a pattern that is unique, just like the fingerprint of a human.

There are more than 500 million domestic cats in the world, with 33 different breeds.

A single pair of cats and their kittens can produce as many as 420,000 kittens in just 7 years.

A cat's heart beats twice as fast as a human heart, at 110 to 140 beats per minute.

Don't pick a kitten or a cat up by the scruff of its neck; only mother cats can do this safely, and only with their kittens.

Cats knead with their paws when they're happy.

Your cat loves you and can "read" your moods. If you're sad or under stress, you may also notice a difference in your cat's behavior.

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

An average cat has 1-8 kittens per litter, and 2-3 litters per year.

Cats have 290 bones in their bodies, and 517 muscles. A cat has five more vertebrae in her spinal column than her human does.

There are three body types for a cat.

1. Cobby type is a compact body, deep chest, short legs and broad head. The eyes are large and round.

2. Muscular type is a sturdy body and round, full-cheeked head.

3. Foreign type is a slender body, with long legs and a long tail. The head is wedge-shaped, with tall ears and slanting eyes.