25 amazing facts about baleen-striped, which you need to know each cat

You know your cat, right? Can you interpret all its distinctive "meow" and "moor"?

Cats are incredible animals that differ from each other in their own way: from the shape of their eyes and taste buds to long purrs - each animal is unique. But, despite this, there are established facts that are attributed to absolutely all cats. We put them together to surprise you, because some of these characteristics are truly amazing.

1. A unique ability to purr.

Researchers are not sure how the cat purrs. Scientists believe that the sound that we used to call "purring", the animal publishes, vibrating with vocal folds in the throat. In this case, the muscle in the larynx opens and closes the air passage approximately 25 times per second! In addition, it is proved that purring can calm a person.

2. The sacred animal of Ancient Egypt.

Cats were not just sacred, they were demigods of Ancient Egypt. Therefore, pets were dressed in jewelry and fed exclusively expensive meat. If the cat died, her care was mourned by the whole family. The cat was mummified and embalmed in a wooden figure. A tiny mummy was placed in a family tomb.

3. A cat does not purr when happy.

Every cat owner likes to hear their pet purring side by side. But researchers have determined that cats purr at frequencies between 25 and 150 hertz - a frequency range that "can improve bone density and promote healing."

4. Cats can drink salt water.

Perhaps, one of the most shocking skills in a cat. Indeed, the kidneys of these animals work so effectively that they can safely process salt water.

5. Mustache.

Each cat usually has about 12 whiskers on each cheek. But this is not just an ornament. For an animal, a mustache is an "informer" that helps you navigate in space through the action of special nerve receptors.

6. Cats in Disneyland.

To solve the problem with the increasing number of rodents in the amusement park, Disneyland's directors took significant measures - they launched about a hundred cats in the park! Of course, all animals were vet checked, sterilized and vaccinated. On the territory of the park there are feeding stations, as well as a small building with vet help specifically for pets. The care and love of the owners of seals is replaced by the attention of the employees of the park and guests.

7. Your jumping.

A cat can jump up to five times its own length in one plane!

8. Restoration of forces.

On average, cats spend 2/3 days in a sleepy state. This means that the nine-year-old cat was only able to be vigorous for three years of his life!

9. The ancestors of the domestic cat came from the Middle East.

Researchers tracked the movement of the cat and reached a wild cat that lived in the Middle East more than 100,000 years ago. Today, the direct ancestors of a wild cat wander around Israel, Saudi Arabia and other Middle Eastern countries. It is believed that they were first domesticated by farmers about 10,000 years ago.

10. A cat in Mexico ran for mayor.

In the Mexican city of Jalapa, a cat named Morris allegedly ran for mayor. His Facebook page in a couple of days gathered a hype of 100,000 people. His supporters say that such popularity is caused by the disappointment of corrupt politicians.

11. A sharp hunter.

Cats have some of the most astute eyes on the planet. Scientists from the University of California at Berkeley studied 214 different terrestrial animals and determined that the shape of the eyes / pupils determines the individual's way of life, especially when it comes to predatory behavior. Vertical pupils provide the dynamic range necessary to help cats see in dim light and under the midday sun, which makes them good hunters.

12. Large and small.

The smallest pedigreed cat is Singapore. It can weigh only 1.8 kg !. The largest thoroughbred cats are Maine Coons, which can weigh 11.3 kg - this is almost twice as much as the average weight of a domestic cat - and reach 1 meter in length!

13. The cat's brain is like a human.

The cat's brain is biologically more similar to the human brain than the dog's. Hemispheres of the brain have the same areas that are responsible for emotions.

14. Dementia in cats.

A person is not the only living being who can develop Alzheimer's disease with age. Pay attention to the decrease in energy in adult cats, or a spatial look, and even sloppy.

15. Cats are licked to wash off the smell of a person.

Did you notice that after you pat your cat, this lump of wool begins to lick? At the same time, she spends her tongue on the areas of hair that your hand has passed through. With the help of his saliva, cats remove irritating odors from their wool.

16. Cats sweat through paw pads.

To cool in the summer, cats prefer to lie in the shade. Just lie down, because their pads on their paws will not touch the ground and will be able to sweat.

17. The richest heir.

One of the millionaires inherited the cat part of his fortune and made him the record holder of the Guinness book. Now the cat Blackie has property worth $ 15 million.

18. Imprint of the nose.

Like the fingerprint of a person, the imprint of a cat's nose is always unique. That's why some rich cat-makers take a snapshot of their pet's nose in order to identify him if necessary.

19. The catch of a cat is not at all a concern.

Many suggest that dead birds and mice that cats sometimes bring to the feet of the owner are the care of a stupid pet. In fact, cats thus show their superiority in hunting.

20. Landing on four paws.

Some cats survived a fall from more than 20-meter height due to their "correct reflex". The eyes and organs of balance in the inner ear tell where the cat is in space, so the cat always lands on its paws. Even cats without tails can do this.

21. Do black cats bring ...?

There are many superstitions dedicated to small hunters. In Russia and the United States it is believed that a meeting with a black cat will bring failure and discord in business. And in the UK people always look for black cats, because they believe in their power to attract luck and happiness.

22. Sensitivity.

Cats have 300 million neurons! By comparison, in dogs there are only about 160 million.

23. "Main" paw.

Interesting fact: cats often use their left paw, while cats prefer to lick, get food from a bowl and so on - right!

24. Legend of the appearance of cats.

According to the Persian legend, Noah prayed to God for help in protecting all the food that he kept on the ark, from rats. In response, God made the lion sneeze, and a cat appeared.

25. Cats do not feel sweet.

Unlike dogs, cats do not perceive sweet food. Scientists believe that this is due to a mutation in the key receptor of taste.

Cats are the most popular pets in the world, surpassing the number of dogs by one third. Nevertheless, we do not know all the secrets of these small mustachioed animals.