Cat Fact & Myths for Kids

Fun Cat Facts for Kids

• Cats are one of, if not, the most, popular pets in the world.
• It is estimated that there are over 500 million domestic cats in the world.
• Cats and humans have been associated for nearly 10,000 years.

• Cats conserve energy by sleeping for an average of 13 to14 hours a day.
• Cats have flexible bodies and teeth adapted for hunting small animals such as mice and rats.
• A group of cats is called a ‘Clowder’, a male cat is called a ‘Tom’, a female cat is called a ‘Molly’ or ‘’Queen while young cats are called’ Kittens’.
• Domestic cats usually weigh approximately 8 lb  to 11 lb.
• The heaviest domestic cat on record weighed 46 lb 15.2 oz.
• On average cats live for around 12 to 15 years.

• Cats can be lethal hunters and very sneaky, when they walk their back paws step almost exactly in the same place as the front paws did beforehand, this keeps noise to a minimum and limits visible tracks.
• Cats have powerful night vision, allowing them to see at light levels six times lower than what a human needs in order to see.
• Cats also have excellent hearing and a powerful sense of smell.
• Older cats can at times act aggressively towards kittens.
• Domestic cats love to play, this is especially true with kittens who love to chase toys and play fight. Play fighting among kittens may be a way for them to practice and learn skills for hunting and fighting.
• Cats spend a large amount of time licking their coats to keep them clean. Hello elementor child theme

• Feral cats need to be allowed to live out their lives where they are making their home, as long as they have shelter and are safe, with food and water. It is important to find Cat Rescues that do “T&R” ~ Trap & Release.  They humanely ‘trick them into a cage [trap]’ & get them Spayed/Neutered at a local Vet Clinic, then return them to their habitat to live safely and not increase the population. Click Here