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Cat Facts
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Wouldn’t you love to know how to refer to a group of cats in another, more obscure way...Read More
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What Smells Do Cats Hate? 16 Smells That Cats Hate the Most
What smells do cats hate, and why should you care? The answers may surprise you...Read More -
Your Cat Has a Primordial Pouch
When is a flabby belly not a flabby belly? When it’s a primordial pouch. Find out what a primordial pouch is and...Read More -
8 Striking Colorpoint Cat Breeds
Learn about colorpoint cat breeds, including the Siamese, Colorpoint Shorthair, and more...Read More -
What Is the Flehmen Response in Cats?
Why do cats open their mouths when they smell something? This is called the flehmen response in cats...Read More -
Cat Tail Language 101
Get an overview of cat tail meanings, along with answers to questions like: Why do cats wag their tails? Can cats...Read More -
Cats With Ear Tufts & Cat Ear Furnishings
Cat ear furnishings (ear floof) take cuteness to a whole new level. Learn more about cats with ear tufts and cat...Read More -
Pixie-Bob Cat Breed Profile
The Pixie-bob is a wild-looking cat that resembles the North American bobcat, but is playful, outgoing, and cuddly...Read More -
Burmilla Cat Breed Profile
The Burmilla cat is an easygoing and friendly mix of the Persian and Burmese breeds...Read More -
Bambino Cat Breed Profile
The Bambino cat is a pocket-sized hairless breed that gets their short legs from the Munchkin cat...Read More -
Persian Cat Lifespan: How Long Do Persian Cats Live?
Find out what the average life expectancy is for the sweet Persian cat and potential health concerns for the breed...Read More -
Javanese Cat Breed Profile
The Javanese is a color subdivision of the Balinese cat, taking after the Colorpoint Shorthair and the Siamese...Read More -
Colorpoint Shorthair Cat Breed Profile
The Colorpoint Shorthair cat resembles the Siamese but with 16 non-traditional coat colors. Learn more about these...Read More
Fun cat facts and feline tidbits
Cats are endlessly fascinating, and we have the content to prove it! Read 100+ articles on the Litter-Robot blog that include fun facts about cats. You’ll find cat facts related to coat pattern, breed, unique abilities, and more!
Did you know? Cats instinctively know how to use the litter box. To avoid being eaten or attacked by predators, ancestral wild cats had to cover up their tracks and hide their waste to mask their scent. They gravitated toward soft dirt or sand, since the granular consistency made it easier to bury their waste.
What other interesting facts about cats didn’t you know? Cats meow for humans, not other cats. A group of cats is called a clowder or a glaring, while a group of kittens is a kindle. 30%-50% of cats lack the gene that makes them react to catnip. Research suggests that a cat’s purr has the power to self-heal. People with cat allergies aren't allergic to fur, but rather a protein found in a cat’s saliva, urine, and dander called Fel d 1. Cats seek out boxes that offer cover for their predatory hunting instincts, as well as to hide to avoid becoming prey—an instinct passed down by their wild ancestors. Contrary to popular belief, cats don’t see in black and white—but research suggests that they are red-green colorblind. A 1-year-old kitten is developmentally equivalent to a 15-year-old human. (Most) cats are lactose intolerant. Cats’ whiskers help with directional orientation and spatial awareness.
Shall we keep going? The “tabby” cat isn’t a breed—it’s a pattern. Your cat has a third eyelid that functions as a shield for their cornea. Cats are imitating snakes when they hiss. Your house cat likely isn’t nocturnal, but instead crepuscular, or most active around dusk and dawn. How long a cat lives largely depends on whether they’re indoor-only or an outdoor cat. Cats almost always land on their feet due to their impressive “righting” reflex. Cat pee smells so bad because it’s so concentrated—felines originated in the desert and evolved to absorb a large amount of water from their urine to maintain their hydration. Cats are more likely to knead if they were separated from their mothers as young kittens. And finally, cats aren’t just jerks: They knock things over to test for hidden prey.