Top 10 facts about cats

1. Cats are carnivorous mammals and belong to the family Felidae.
   
   
2. There are over 500 million domestic cats in the world.
   
   
3. Cats have retractable claws which they use for hunting and climbing.
   
   
4. Cats have excellent vision and can see in almost total darkness.
   
   
5. Cats have a flexible spine and powerful hind legs which allow them to easily jump great heights.
   
   
6. Cats communicate through a variety of vocalizations, body language, and scent markings.
   
   
7. Cats have a grooming ritual in which they lick their fur to keep it clean and remove loose hairs.
   
   
8. Cats have a strong territorial instinct and may mark their territory with urine or scent glands on their paws.
   
   
9. Cats have a distinctive purr which is produced by vibrations in their larynx and diaphragm.
   
   
10. Cats can sleep for up to 16 hours a day, with the average domestic cat sleeping around 12-14 hours.