Domestic Cats

House cats are tame little creatures but don’t let them escape and become feral! These 10 facts stick closer to the cuddlier side!

Cats have amazing night time vision but can’t see in complete darkness.
Cats communicate vocally by growling, meowing, purring, trilling, hissing and grunting.
Male domestic cats live to be 12-14 years old while females live to be a year or two older.
The hooked papillae on cats’ tongues is used to clean and groom their fur.
A domestic cat’s litter size averages from 3-5 kittens.
There are over 80 different cat breeds.
A special coating on a cat’s eye called tapetum lucidum, helps cat’s eyes to glow and see in the dark.
Cats have many interesting properties. Cats have strong, flexible bodies and quick reflexes. They also have sharp claws and strong teeth.
A cat’s heart beats from 120-140 beats per minute.
There are approximately 220 million domestic cats worldwide.