10 interesting facts about cats

 Top facts about cats

Here are ten interesting facts about cats:

Cats are one of the most popular pets in the world, with an estimated 600 million cats living as pets.

Cats have retractable claws, which they use for hunting and climbing.

Cats have flexible spines and strong muscles, which allow them to be very agile and graceful.

Cats can make over 100 different sounds, while dogs can only make about 10.

Cats can see in almost complete darkness, thanks to a layer of cells in their eyes called the tapetum lucidum, which reflects light back through the retina.

Cats have a strong territorial instinct and will mark their territory with urine, scent glands on their paws, and by scratching.

Cats have a grooming ritual in which they clean their fur with their tongue. This helps them to keep their fur clean and to bond with other cats in their social group.

Cats can be left or right-pawed, just like humans can be left or right-handed.

Cats can develop relationships with their human caregivers, just like dogs do.

Cats have been domesticated for around 4000 years, and have a long history of being kept as pets by humans.